A total of $500.2 million has been raised since the creation of BAA’s Official Charity Program and the John Hancock Non-Profit Program in 1989.
BOSTON – The Boston Athletic Association (BAA) has announced that $40.2 million Funds were raised for more than 200 nonprofit organizations through this year’s 127th Boston Marathon, which took place on Patriots’ Day, Monday, April 17. The fundraising total marks the highest amount raised around a single Boston Marathon, breaking the previous mark of $38.7 million set in 2019. Combined, BAA’s Official Charity Program and John Hancock Nonprofit Program have raised $500.2 million since the inception of the charity program at the 1989 Boston Marathon.
“Philanthropic and fundraising efforts around this year’s Boston Marathon reached record numbers in 2023, demonstrating the hard work and dedication of all participants who run for greater causes,” said Nicole Juri, BAA Chief Development Officer. “More than 200 charities and nonprofits will benefit from the fundraising efforts of our participants.”
The $40.2 million raised this year includes donations raised through the BAA’s Official Charity Program, the John Hancock Nonprofit Program, and other qualified and invited runners. 2,537 participants ran as fundraising athletes in the 127th Boston Marathon. More details can be found on the Boston Marathon website. Fundraising page via GivenGain.
“We are proud to cap off our 38-year title sponsorship by setting a new fundraising milestone this year,” said Tom Crohan, Vice President and Advisor, Global Head of Community Investment at John Hancock and Manulife. “Thank you to every runner, volunteer, donor and nonprofit partner who contributed to these record-breaking results. We are honored to have helped build a legacy of impact and are proud of our collective efforts to help improve the lives of those our community partners serve.”
Leading up to Boston On the day of the marathon race, the BAA and John Hancock organized a variety of fundraising donation initiatives to support athletes who run for causes, including the Boston Marathon Giving Day on March 15. Boston Marathon Day of Giving: $1,041,766 in donations was raised over a 24-hour period.
The BAA has annually provided nonprofit organizations associated with the BAA Official Charity Program and the John Hancock Nonprofit Program with invitational entries for the Boston Marathon. Each nonprofit directly administers its own application process, athlete selection, and fundraising minimums, deadlines, and requirements.
BAA will notify nonprofit organizations that have been selected to participate in the 128th running of the Boston Marathon as part of the BAA Official Charity Program this summer. More information can be found at the BAA Official Charity Program.
BAA’s next event is the BAA 10K presented by Brigham and Women’s Hospital on Sunday, June 25. Registration is now open.
ABOUT THE BOSTON ATHLETICS ASSOCIATION (BAA)
Founded in 1887, the Boston Athletic Association is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote healthy living through sport, especially running. The BAA operates the Boston Marathon and supports comprehensive youth, charity and year-round programming. The Boston Marathon is part of the Abbott World Marathon Majors, along with the international marathons in Tokyo, London, Berlin, Chicago and New York. Since 1986, the presenting sponsor of the Boston Marathon has been John Hancock. Beginning in 2024, the presenting partner of the Boston Marathon will be Bank of America. The 128th running of the Boston Marathon is scheduled for Monday, April 15, 2024. For more information about the BAA, visit www.baa.org.
ABOUT JOHN HANCOCK AND MANULIFE
John Hancock is a unit of Manulife Financial Corporation, a leading global financial services provider that helps people make better decisions and improve their lives by providing financial advice, insurance, and asset and wealth management solutions. Manulife Financial Corporation is listed as MFC on the TSX, NYSE and PSE, and under number 945 on the SEHK. You can find Manulife at manulife.com.
John Hancock, one of the largest life insurers in the United States, supports more than ten million Americans with a wide range of financial products, including life insurance and annuitiesJohn Hancock is also supporting American investors by providing significant… Investment capacity and experience in retirement planning and administration for individuals and institutions. Additional information about John Hancock can be found at en.johnhancock.com.
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