UMass ALS Cellucci Fund

In April, the team running the Boston Marathon on behalf of the UMass ALS Cellucci Fund once again delivered, raising more than $81,000 for pioneering ALS research at UMass Chan Medical School.

Collectively, the marathon teams representing the Cellucci Fund since 2012 are approaching the extraordinary milestone of $1 million raised—bringing hope for better treatments, or even a cure, for this devastating disease.

We are so grateful for this year’s team members, each of whom has a personal connection to ALS. Learn more about their experience with the Cellucci Fund and the inspiration behind their extraordinary efforts. https://ow.ly/t4LK50ZaEBz

Congratulations to the 2026 UMass ALS Cellucci Fund Boston Marathon team for raising more than $75,000! 🎉

Your dedication and hard work are inspiring. Thank you for your support of ALS research at UMass Chan Medical School!

The big day is here! Good luck to the UMass ALS Cellucci Fund team. Help our charity runners cross the finish line: https://www.givengain.com/campaign/join-us-for-130th-boston-marathonr-31671

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Paul Seaver will run his first Boston Marathon in memory of his father and in support of ALS research at UMass Chan.

He’s part of this year’s UMass ALS Cellucci Fund Marathon team, which is closing in on an incredible milestone: $1 million raised over 15 years to advance ALS research.
https://ow.ly/4ILm50YxNKz

Meet Aimee Usera of Wi******er, Massachusetts, who is running this year’s Boston Marathon to support the UMass ALS Cellucci Fund at UMass Chan.

Aimee is running in honor of her Aunt Carol, who sadly passed away from ALS in 2024.
https://www.givengain.com/project/aimee-raising-funds-for-umass-chan-medical-school-foundation-114492

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Meet Paul Seaver of Bellingham, Massachusetts, who is running this year’s Boston Marathon to support the UMass ALS Cellucci Fund at UMass Chan.

Paul is running in honor of his father, Paul "Wally" Seaver, who sadly passed away from ALS in February 2013.

https://www.givengain.com/project/paul-raising-funds-for-umass-chan-medical-school-foundation-114467

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Meet Paul McNeil of Worcester, Massachusetts, who is running this year’s Boston Marathon to support the UMass ALS Cellucci Fund at UMass Chan.

Paul is close friends with the father of one of Jan and Paul Cellucci’s grandsons, Gabriel. This is his fourth time running as part of the UMass ALS Cellucci Fund team.

https://www.givengain.com/project/paul-raising-funds-for-umass-chan-medical-school-foundation-114432

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Meet John Kelly of Worcester, Massachusetts, who is running this year’s Boston Marathon to support the UMass ALS Cellucci Fund at UMass Chan.

John is running in honor of his brother-in-law who was diagnosed with ALS two years ago.
https://ow.ly/kQVl50YvSLt

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Meet Katherine Binkoski of Boston, who is running this year’s Boston Marathon to support the UMass ALS Cellucci Fund at UMass Chan.

Katherine is running in honor of her mother-in-law, who was diagnosed with ALS in September 2023 and passed away on Nov. 5, 2025. This year she’ll honor her spirit with .

https://ow.ly/YutF50Ytz9H

Today is Boston Marathon Giving Day!

Donate to the 2026 UMass ALS Cellucci Fund marathon team: https://ow.ly/xzW350YsAnB