The Brittany Fund for Trauma and Recovery

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The Brittany Fund for Trauma and Recovery

The Brittany Fund seeks to support survivors of traumatic events and help them focus on their recovery.

The Brittany Fund for Trauma and Recovery was created by Brittany Loring, a survivor of the 2013 Boston Marathon bombings. While recovering from her injuries, Brittany decided she would find a way to pay forward all of the kindness shown to her. BFTR seeks to alleviate some of the financial burden of having been affected by a traumatic injury so that trauma survivors can focus on their physical an

d emotional recovery. BFTR is a registered 501(c)(3) under the Community Foundation of North Central MA.

03/12/2025

"🌟 TEAM BFTR MARATHON RUNNER SPOTLIGHT🌟
Please join us in welcoming Taylor St Jacques to the 2025 BFTR Boston Marathon Team! Taylor tells us ...
"I'm from Western Mass and have always dreamed of running the Boston Marathon, but it didn’t feel like it would ever be a possibility. I started running more seriously a few years ago when I moved to Boston, and it quickly became a way to both calm my mind and challenge myself. I’m so excited to have the opportunity to not only run in the Boston Marathon but to raise money for an amazing cause and make a difference."

03/10/2025

"🌟 TEAM BFTR MARATHON RUNNER SPOTLIGHT🌟
Please join us in welcoming Evan Pasha to the 2025 BFTR Boston Marathon Team!
Evan tells us ...

"As a Concord, MA native, Patriots Day and Marathon Monday have always held a special place in my heart. Being in Austin, TX during the 2013 bombings was a gut-wrenching feeling being so far removed from my community. Running itself has grown in significance in my life, having met my wife at the starting line of the Austin Half Marathon! After many years of saying "one day..." I'm incredibly grateful for the opportunity to support The Brittany Fund and my hometown community for the upcoming 2025 Boston Marathon."

03/08/2025

Happy International Women's Day! 🖤 🤎 💛 🤍

03/06/2025

🌟 TEAM BFTR MARATHON RUNNER SPOTLIGHT🌟
Please join us in welcoming Brittany Ludena to the 2025 BFTR Boston Marathon Team! Brittany tells us
" I started running in 2015, essentially because of a dare. A 10-miler led to a half marathon, which led to a marathon. Needless to say, I fell in love with the sport, and 10 years later, I am honored to be running my 11th marathon for The Brittany Fund. Running Boston has been a goal of mine for years, and I love getting the opportunity to put my miles to work by teaming up with a good cause when I can. My brother was injured in a severe motorcycle accident, oddly enough, in 2013 as well. I know firsthand the toll these types of events can take on families which is why I love the work that The Brittany Fund is doing!"

03/04/2025

It's hard to believe that March is upon us! This year, we have NINE Marathon runners for team BFTR, and we couldn't be more proud or excited about our team. Please join us in welcoming them over the coming weeks and supporting initiatives!

04/15/2024

Today marks the 11th year of the Boston Marathon Bombings, it also happens to be Founder, birthday. On this day we choose to celebrate LIFE and all of the good in it. Wishing all of the Marathon runners today a safe and successful race, we're especially rooting for / cheering on our incredible team of nine, we're so proud of each of you!! GO TEAM BFTR! 💙 💛 Happy Birthday, Brittany 🎂

04/14/2024

To our team of NINE- Jacy, Matt, Korey, Ali, Myra, Doug, Griffin, Richard, and Molly we're so grateful for each one of you and the efforts you've put forth to run your race tomorrow! Often times when you train you think about the FINISH, but don't forget to reflect on the START. When you started training, when you started running, when you started on this journey that brought you to this point. We will be cheering you on and following along with each of you. Run your race, and remember to HAVE FUN! GO TEAM! 💙 💛

04/13/2024

Where will you be on Marathon Monday? Comment which mile marker you head to and where you like to watch!

04/10/2024

Just FIVE more sleeps before the Boston Marathon. Introducing BFTR Marathon Runner, who will be hitting the pavement in just a short time. Doug tells us why he runs...
"Growing up in MA it's been a lifelong goal of mine to run the Boston Marathon. I am always looking for a challenge and ways to give back to the community. I'm so excited to have the opportunity to team up with the Brittany Fund to make a DIRECT impact on survivors in New England who would otherwise go without."
Join us in cheering on Doug, along with the rest of the BFTR team and / or by supporting his fundraising efforts! 💙 💛
https://www.givengain.com/project/doug-raising-funds-for-community-foundation-of-north-central-ma-72067

03/28/2024

Please meet Griffin! Official runner of the BFTR 2024 Boston Marathon Team. Griffin tell us why she runs!
"I moved to Boston in February 2020 and started running as a way to explore the city during the pandemic. I loved getting to know all the sites on foot and was inspired by everyone else who was getting masked up to go for a run (remember those days?!). I ran a few virtual races while waiting for restrictions lift and have since participated in countless road races around the US (and as of the Berlin Marathon in September 2023 also abroad). I’m so honored to be running my first Boston Marathon with the Brittany Fund for Trauma and Recovery- an organization that at its core is Boston Strong!

I’m currently hosting a March Madness Bracket Challenge and will be teaching a donation based Fitness class in Southie on Sunday, March 24th!" (Links in Bio)

03/26/2024

Please meet Myra! Official team member of the BFTR 2024 Boston Marathon Team. Myra tell us why she runs.
"In 2022, I experienced a horrific and traumatic act of random violence - I was carjacked at gunpoint by a group of men. The year to follow was the hardest year of my life. I’ll never forget when three of my best friends called me to tell me they had organized a fundraiser for me. My community showed up so big. It still brings me to tears. Receiving financial and emotional support during this season of my life is something I will never forget and will always strive to pay forward.
It’s an honor to run the 2024 Boston Marathon with team Brittany Fund. The Brittany Fund raises money to distribute to trauma survivors who need financial assistance to help with their recovery. I couldn’t be more proud to be a part of this team.
My next fundraising event will be a charity ride at the cycling studio I teach at in Denver! Not sure if you want to include this since its local to me"
https://www.givengain.com/project/myra-raising-funds-for-community-foundation-of-north-central-ma-69835

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Fitchburg, MA

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