Boston Marathon Virtual Volunteer Challenge

The Boston Marathon Virtual Experience would not be complete without volunteers, and we are excited to announce the inclusion of volunteers as part of the Boston Marathon Virtual Volunteer Challenge.   

The Virtual Volunteer Challenge will consist of activities that can be done individually and safely to support Boston Marathon participants as well as the members of the greater community.

We encourage volunteers to select at least one activity from each section (Show your B.A.A. Pride and Give Back to your Community). Share your participation on social media using the hashtags #BAAGivesBack and #finishSTRONG

Show your B.A.A. Pride:
  • Donate a Jacket: Elect to have your volunteer jacket donated to organizations serving on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic. The B.A.A. will coordinate deliveries of jackets to a variety of local area hospitals and relief organizations.
  • Support virtual Boston Marathon participants by submitting photos and videos to cheer them on (more details to come on how to submit photos/videos). 
  • Get Active: Run or walk 2.62 miles in your neighborhood in support of our virtual racers.
  • Register to run or walk the 6th Annual Road to Wellness virtually! The Road to Wellness is put on by The Dimock Center, Hoodfit, and the B.A.A. Register here and run a 5K or walk a 2K by September 12. 
  • Share your volunteer experience on social media! Use #BAAGivesBack and #finishSTRONG to spread the word!  
Give Back to your Community:

The organizations listed below are part of the Boston Marathon Official Charity Program. This list will continue to grow over the summer, so make sure to check back for updated activities. 

Donations and Fundraising

Boston Children’s Hospital

Brigham and Women's Hospital

Dana-Farber

  • Host a virtual fundraiser! From Bingo nights to Facebook Fundraisers, there are ways for everyone to get involved. Check out these ideas to get started. If you'd like your fundraiser to support the Dana-Farber Marathon Challenge team, contact us at dfmc@dfci.harvard.edu. 

New England Patriots Foundation 

  • Massachusetts Military Support Foundation Food4Vets Program
  • The Mission of the Massachusetts Military Support Foundation is to provide programs, services and goods that help satisfy critical needs and enhance the well-being and quality of life for Massachusetts Active Duty Military, National Guard, Coast Guard, Veterans and their families. 
  • Sign up to help distribute vital food packets around your local communities!

Tedy's Team

  • Raise Funds for Tedy’s Team! Host a virtual fundraiser, get a fundraising website to help you raise money electronically, or fundraise for Tedy’s Team using Facebook or Instagram by visiting the Tedy's Team profile. Learn more about hosting a Tedy's Team Fundraiser
  • Help Tedy's Team partner, the Dimock Center, by donating new clothing, socks, underwear for patients or books and/or games for their waiting room. If interested, email elizabeth@tedysteam.org for details.
Social Media

IMPACT Melanoma

  • Spread the word about skin cancer awareness by posting on social to remind your friends and family to schedule their annual skin check, wear sunscreen with SPF 30+ and reapply every 2 hours, avoid the sun during the peak hours of the day, wear a hat and UPF clothing and seek shade when possible 
  • Tag IMPACT Melanoma at @impactmelanoma and to have your posts re-shared.
  • Visit IMPACT Melanoma to learn more.

Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital

  • Spaulding supports and encourages the athletic endeavors of people of all abilities. Support the Find Your Strength campaign in honor of Spaulding by sharing a photo participating in your favorite sport. Tag @SpauldingRehab and use hashtags #StrengthSeesUsThrough #FindYourStrength #RaceForRehab
  • Visit Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital to learn more. 

Tedy's Team

  • Raise awareness about the signs and symptoms of stroke by sharing BE FAST Imagery on social media. Visit @tedysteam on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to share information and warning signs. 
Blood Drives

Boston Children’s Hospital

Brigham and Women’s Hospital

  • Ways to make an appointment: 
  • Visit their website and create an account 
  • Call (617) 632-3206 
  • Email blooddonor@partners.org
  • Make sure to mention or add that you’re at Virtual Boston Marathon Donor!  

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Letter Writing

261 Fearless

Brigham and Women’s Hospital  

  • Write a local representative to address injury prevention and road safety in your neighborhood. Anything from a cracked sidewalk to poor lighting can pose a threat to people trying to train for their upcoming races. Get in contact with a local representative to rectify these hazards.
  • Learn more ways to support Brigham and Women's Hospital.
Volunteer

Tedy's Team

Esplanade Association

  • Boston Marathon Acts of Service Day on the Esplanade-The Esplanade Association is hosting socially distant volunteer days on Tuesday, September 8 and Thursday, September 10 from 9:00 am - 11:00am. Registration is capped at 10 people per day. Activities include bench painting and litter removal. To register, visit their registration page. 

Girls on the Run

CONTACT INFO

B.A.A. Volunteer Program

185 Dartmouth Street
6th Floor
Boston, MA 02116