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Sunday, May 1, 2011

Run to Home Base

As he mentioned during announcements today, First Parish member Matt Foster will be running in the 2011 Run to Home Base event on Sunday, May 22. The purpose of this 9k run is to raise funds for veterans returning from Afghanistan or Iraq (or both!) with insufficient support for combat stress and/or traumatic brain injury (TMI). The event also helps to increase awareness of the often-hidden sacrifices being made by today's soldiers, whether or not they are officially in combat roles.

Matt is a bit over halfway toward his fund-raising goal. Visit Matt's Fundraiser Page to learn more and perhaps to make a contribution.

We can learn more about the stresses of combat and the sacrifices born by veterans from BSU graduate and former combat medic Michael Anthony, who tells of his experience in Mass Casualties, which is both a book and a blog.
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  1. Lauren and MattMay 1, 2011 at 6:37 PM

    Thanks, James!

    Here is a link to a Wicked Local article describing the Red Sox Foundation/MGH Home Base Program: http://www.wickedlocal.com/allston/fun/x934178184/-Run-to-Home-Base-at-Fenway-Park-and-help-veterans#axzz1Fl2mT4iK

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