Please help me ensure that no child go hungry in Massachusetts!

Guest Blogger: GBFB Boston Marathon Runner, Brian Danz, West Roxbury, MA. Born, raised, and living in West Roxbury, the same house that 5 generations have lived, I attended Boston Latin School, Bentley University and married my high school sweetheart. Needless to say, I call Boston my home and feel very much part of its community. As a little guy, I remember watching in awe each April as the Marathon runners braved the long mileage, yet never felt that I had the courage to join their ranks. The events of last year changed my perspective. I was surrounded by a family that were among the first responders at the finish line and the challenging days that followed. My father-in-law is the Boston Fire Department Chief and was in charge of the finish line when the explosions occurred. My brother, a nurse at Boston Medical Center, cared for many of the victims. The strength and resolve they showed fueled me in my training over the past few months. They, and the countless people impacted, put things into perspective regarding how lucky I am to be able to run. I can’t repay anyone for what they did to help that day, but I have committed to raise $5,000 for The Greater Boston Food Bank (GBFB), as a way to show the sense community we all felt one year ago. I am honored to be one of three runners running for GBFB and to help GBFB’s effort to end hunger here right in our community. One in four children in Eastern Massachusetts is food insecure. Being a dad to two beautiful red headed girls, one of which was born hours following the Marathon, it frightens me to think of them ever having to feel true hunger. Even though I have exceeded my goal, I’m not stopping my fundraising efforts until the day I step foot onto the Marathon course. Please help me ensure that no child go hungry in Massachusetts by donating below!