Impact - Martin Richard Foundation

Our Impact

Since 2014, thousands of donors, runners and volunteers have stepped forward to create a legacy of peace in Martin Richard’s name. Your generous gifts and acts of service have generated a lasting movement for positive, local action in Boston and beyond. The figures listed below represent the hard work and effort put forth through 2020. We are deeply grateful to each and every supporter, volunteer and runner.

Bridge Builders

100+

projects

12,200

bridge builders

220

communities impacted

Challenger Sports

150

athletes

300

buddies

6

leagues

Team MR8

1281	runners have reached
165+	cities and towns
35	states
11	countries

23,948

miles raced

$6.6M+

raised

Service to the Community

125	service opportunities
1500+	volunteers of all ages and abilities
120,000+	custom kits packed for students, homeless shelters, food pantries, veterans, foster children

25	Dorchester locations
50+	partner organizations
12	statewide projects

Total Grants since 2014

$2,941,074.33

56%

youth development

31%

community building

10%

adaptive & inclusive efforts

3%

other / crisis relief

WAYS TO GIVE

Practicing the values of peace, justice and kindness can have ripple effects throughout a community. If you feel inspired by our Foundation’s mission, we invite you to join our movement.

The generosity and kindness of our supporters is the engine that drives the impact of our work—we could not be more grateful for your trust in us.

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