Cheer On Team MDSC Marathon Runners
Join us at the 118th Boston Marathon April 21st at 12:00pm

 

 

 

Returning runners always say our cheering section is what pushes them to reach that finish line.  The MDSC Cheering Section is just before Heartbreak Hill on Commonwealth Avenue opposite Chesterfield Road in West Newton where there is a nice grassy area. See an interactive map here or click image above. 

 

We encourage you to take advantage of Public Transportation. Our cheering section is a 15 minute walk from the Woodland Station stop on the Green Line's 'D' Train. 

  

The cheering section will be set up as early as 10 a.m. We encourage members to arrive no later than noon because the earlier you go, the easier it will be to make your way to the cheering section (and, if driving, to find a parking spot). Most of our MDSC runners pass through between 1 and 4pm. 

 

Upon arrival, an MDSC representative will be present at the cheering section. There will be posters for you to decorate, pom-poms, noise-makers, and other items to keep the runners motivated. We encourage spectators to bring blankets and a picnic lunch to enjoy with your friends!

 

If you and your families are planning to attend to cheer on our runners, please email Becca Canavan at bcanavan@mdsc.org.  We hope to see you there... We are hoping to have a huge crowd this year to cheer on our Champions! Meet them below...

Help our Champions Reach their Marathon Goals
Be #DownSyndromeStrong this Patriots Day

 

Each of our 10 runners has set a personal fundraising goal and could use your help so they can achieve and surpass their goal by Monday, April 21. Each of these Champions have their own personal stories, but they are united by one common passion: to promote acceptance and inclusion for individuals with Down syndrome and other disabilities. From now until April 21, if you donate $26.20, our generous Board members will match your donation.

Another Opportunity to Run for Down Syndrome
Join Team MSDC for the 7-Mile Falmouth Road Race

 

Once again, the MDSC has secured 25 non-profit numbers for the historic New Balance Falmouth Road Race along the pristine Cape Cod coastline! Now it's your chance to run on this amazing 7-mile course. The event, in its 42nd year, will be held August 17, 2014. Join the cause for a fun day on the Cape that will make a difference in the lives of people with Down syndrome and their families. 

 

We're putting together our team now! For more information email MDSC Executive Assistant Jacquie Sherman at race@mdsc.org. Check out the Falmouth Road Race website here and click the map below for a detailed, interactive course map. 

 

 

 

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