I truly wish we lived in a world without hunger.

Guest Blogger: GBFB Boston Marathon Runner, Rob Newbold, Sharon, MA. April 15, 2013 is a day most Bostonians, and perhaps many around the world, will not easily forget. The day of the Boston Marathon is usually a fantastic day in and around town. The Red Sox play early in the day, schools and many offices are closed, and everyone has a favorite place to camp out and watch the runners. On this day, however, a great Boston tradition was marred by horrific and tragic events. Like many others, I knew I had to find a way to run the race in 2014. I knew I had to help prove that the acts of a few can’t break the spirit of this amazing event. Unfortunately, I also knew there was no way I’d ever make the 3 hour and 20 minute qualifying time, so I needed a little help. I have a good friend who regularly volunteers at The Greater Boston Food Bank (GBFB) and I had been looking for a way to get involved and make a difference. I am “killing two birds with one stone” by running for an organization I wanted to contribute to and running a race I never thought I would be able to run. There are so many deserving causes and organizations, but I felt that GBFB was a place that my fundraising could have the most immediate impact. I am so lucky to say my family and I have never experienced hunger and I truly wish we lived in a world without hunger. For me, this 2014 Boston Marathon is about standing strong and representing people that may not be able to stand for themselves within our community. Whether that is a family struggling with hunger or someone impacted by the horrific events of the 2013 race. I am so proud to be one of three runners to run for GBFB and I hope to contribute in its role to help end hunger here. You can help too by donating below!