2021 Boilermaker Charity Bib Donations
The 44th Utica Boilermaker 15K and 5K will take place on Sunday, October 10th in Utica, NY.
Runner Bios
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Renee Marchant
I am honored to be able to wear a Griffin’s Guardian bib. There are so many great things about this charity but my biggest motivation for wanting to raise money for this organization is the fact that all the money stays local. There are children right here in our neighborhoods being diagnosed every day. This money goes directly to ease the burdens and support families in our community who are dealing with the unimaginable diagnosis of childhood cancer. |
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Heather and Jason Frawley
We are truly honored to wear a Griffin’s Guardians running bib!! Many people who know us, know that childhood cancer hits home for our family. My niece Bridgette, is a 5 year cancer survivor! We have seen first hand how difficult it is for families when their child is battling the unfathomable cancer. Griffin’s Guardians is such an amazing charity! They are here helping to support local families! All the money raised by this charity is used to help ease the burdens these families are facing and help support local families faced to battle this awful disease! |
Mallory and Zackary Froelich
We are running for our daughter; for what she has endured and for what she has overcome. We are running for our family; for our triumphs as well as our tribulations. We run for Emma, Mya and Cooper. We run for you, Griffin!
We are running for our daughter; for what she has endured and for what she has overcome. We are running for our family; for our triumphs as well as our tribulations. We run for Emma, Mya and Cooper. We run for you, Griffin!
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Emily Kulkus
I am honored to once again wear a Griffin’s Guardians bib for the Boilermaker 15k! I run for our son, Archie, who was diagnosed with kidney cancer when he was seven months old. The Griffin’s Guardians organization has been a constant in our lives ever since and we are so fortunate for the amazing work they do for children and families in Central New York. We are so fortunate that Archie is cancer-free and a thriving, chatty, hilarious 5-year-old who loves cheering on runners with his big sister, Violet. I also run for the incredible children and families we have met along this journey, including Charlie and Griffin, whose spirits have helped me up more hills than I can count. |
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Lauren Miller
A very thoughtful and articulate woman once said that children have the right to "live long healthy lives. And when something interferes with that, we as a community -- we as a nation -- stand by these children with confidence that we have provided them with every possibility to beat their cancer". Griffin's Guardians does some really amazing fundraising to help kids beat cancer and I'm grateful for the opportunity to be a small part of the effort to make sure that kids have the resources they need to live long healthy lives. |
Shari Wagner Clubine
What a privilege it is to be able to represent Griffin's Guardians at the 2021 Boilermaker. My connection and interest in Griffin’s Guardians began a few years ago when my family was directly impacted by pediatric cancer. GG was there in many ways to provide support and we are forever thankful and appreciative.
Last year my nephew Nate passed away after a 3-year battle with neuroblastoma. Despite the years of difficult medical treatment, Nate was always determined to return to his beloved outdoor activities, to go to school, and be with his friends. He was smart, strong, curious, caring, and had a keen wit and sense of humor. I am honored to be running in memory of Nate. #LiveLikeNate
What a privilege it is to be able to represent Griffin's Guardians at the 2021 Boilermaker. My connection and interest in Griffin’s Guardians began a few years ago when my family was directly impacted by pediatric cancer. GG was there in many ways to provide support and we are forever thankful and appreciative.
Last year my nephew Nate passed away after a 3-year battle with neuroblastoma. Despite the years of difficult medical treatment, Nate was always determined to return to his beloved outdoor activities, to go to school, and be with his friends. He was smart, strong, curious, caring, and had a keen wit and sense of humor. I am honored to be running in memory of Nate. #LiveLikeNate
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This is my first time running in the Boilermaker and I’m honored to be wearing the Griffin’s Guardians Charity bib. I became aware of the great work of Griffin’s Guardians through my sister-in-law Renee and am excited to be raising funds for this wonderful charity. I hope to play a small role in helping GG provide financial assistance to local families during this difficult time in their lives.
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Todd Cain
Matthew Munnich
I am truly honored to wear a Griffin’s Guardians bib for the 15k. I am happy to raise money that will stay local and be put towards such a good cause. Griffin’s Guardians means so much to me because when Griffin passed, my brother lost his best friend. It was difficult to see my brother go through that, and that’s why, I want to run for Griffin, for my brother Tyler, and for everyone else effect by pediatric cancer.
I am truly honored to wear a Griffin’s Guardians bib for the 15k. I am happy to raise money that will stay local and be put towards such a good cause. Griffin’s Guardians means so much to me because when Griffin passed, my brother lost his best friend. It was difficult to see my brother go through that, and that’s why, I want to run for Griffin, for my brother Tyler, and for everyone else effect by pediatric cancer.
