FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
127th Boston Marathon Raises $40.2 Million For Non-Profit Organizations
Combined $500.2 million raised since B.A.A. Official Charity Program & John
Hancock Non-Profit Program's inception in 1989
BOSTON - The Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) has announced that $40.2
million was raised for more than 200 non-profit organizations through this
year's 127th Boston Marathon, held on Patriots' Day, Monday, April 17. The
fundraising total marks the highest amount raised surrounding a single
Boston Marathon, breaking the previous mark of $38.7 million set in 2019.
Combined, the B.A.A. Official Charity Program and John Hancock Non-Profit
Program have raised $500.2 million since the charity program's inception at
the 1989 Boston Marathon.
"Philanthropic and fundraising efforts surrounding this year's Boston
Marathon hit record highs in 2023, a testament to the hard work and
dedication of all participants running for greater causes," said Nicole
Juri, B.A.A. Director of Development. "More than 200 charities and
non-profit organizations will benefit thanks to the efforts of our
fundraising participants."
The $40.2 million raised this year includes donations raised through the
B.A.A.'s Official Charity Program, the John Hancock Non-Profit Program, and
from other qualified and invitational runners. 2,537 participants ran as
fundraising athletes at the 127th Boston Marathon. Further details can be
found on the Boston Marathon's fundraising page through GivenGain.
"We are proud to cap our 38-year principal sponsorship by setting a new
fundraising milestone this year," said Tom Crohan, VP & Counsel, Global
Head of Community Investment at John Hancock and Manulife. "Thank you to
every runner, volunteer, donor, and non-profit partner who contributed to
these record-setting results. It's an honor to have helped build a legacy
of impact, and we are proud of our collective efforts to help make lives
better for those served by our community partners."
Leading up to Boston Marathon race day, the B.A.A. and John Hancock hosted
a variety of fundraising giving initiatives to support athletes running for
causes, including Boston Marathon Giving Day on March 15. Through Boston
Marathon Giving Day, $1,041,766 in donations was raised over a 24-hour
period.
The B.A.A. has annually provided non-profits associated with the B.A.A.
Official Charity Program and John Hancock Non-Profit Program with
invitational entries into the Boston Marathon. Each non-profit organization
directly manages its own application process, athlete selection, and
fundraising minimums, deadlines, and requirements.
The B.A.A. will notify non-profit organizations who have been selected to
participate in the 128th Boston Marathon as part of the B.A.A. Official
Charity Program this Summer. More information can be found on the B.A.A.
Official Charity Program.
The next B.A.A. event is the B.A.A. 10K presented by Brigham and Women's
Hospital on Sunday, June 25. Registration is currently open.
ABOUT THE BOSTON ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION (B.A.A.)
Established in 1887, the Boston Athletic Association is a non-profit
organization with a mission of promoting a healthy lifestyle through
sports, especially running. The B.A.A. manages the Boston Marathon, and
supports comprehensive charity, youth, and year-round programming. The
Boston Marathon is part of the Abbott World Marathon Majors, along with
international marathons in Tokyo, London, Berlin, Chicago, and New York
City. Since 1986, the principal sponsor of the Boston Marathon has been
John Hancock. Starting in 2024, the Boston Marathon's presenting partner
will be Bank of America. The 128th Boston Marathon is scheduled to take
place on Monday, April 15, 2024. For more information on the B.A.A., please
visit www.baa.org.
ABOUT JOHN HANCOCK AND MANULIFE
John Hancock is a unit of Manulife Financial Corporation, a leading
international financial services provider that helps people make their
decisions easier and lives better by providing financial advice, insurance,
and wealth and asset management solutions. Manulife Financial Corporation
trades as MFC on the TSX, NYSE, and PSE, and under 945 on the SEHK.
Manulife can be found at manulife.com.
One of the largest life insurers in the United States, John Hancock
supports more than ten million Americans with a broad range of financial
products, including life insurance and annuities. John Hancock also
supports US investors by bringing leading investment capabilities and
retirement planning and administration expertise to individuals and
institutions. Additional information about John Hancock may be found at
johnhancock.com.
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