Harvard Students Join 129th Boston Marathon, Raise Funds for Charity

The 129th Boston Marathon was marked by strong community spirit and support, with participants including college students, teachers, and cancer survivors, many of whom ran to raise money for charities such as Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Harvard students expressed deep appreciation for the encouragement they received from friends and the broader university community, while a Middleboro teacher celebrated being cancer-free by running the marathon with her son and engaging her students in marathon-themed educational activities. Spectators along the route, notably in Natick and at Wellesley College's iconic 'Scream Tunnel,' provided enthusiastic encouragement, celebrating both the athletic achievement and the charitable causes supported by the runners. Wellesley College students upheld their unique tradition of cheering and exchanging cheek kisses with marathoners, adding to the event's festive atmosphere. Across the route, fans and participants alike emphasized the marathon’s role in bringing people together for a shared cause and celebration.