Running a marathon at the last minute?

Not many people can join the MMRF Powerteam to run a marathon at the last-minute, but Andy McVey is an eleventh-hour addition to the team, replacing Eileen Cronin, who gave Andy the opportunity to run, by giving up her spot after she became injured.  

Andy says, "As thrilled as I am to be running Boston (and I am beyond thrilled), I'm equally blown away that I'm going to get be on a team of myeloma survivors and supporters.  My dad succumbed to the disease in 2005, after 10 years of living with (and not dying from) it.  He went through it all-- more rounds of chemo than I can count, chemo with velcade, thalidomide, stem cell treatments, etc.  If it weren't for the advances made by MMRF, I know Dad would not have enjoyed such success with his treatment.  I'm forever grateful to everyone associated with MMRF, and I look forward to thanking you in person!"

And we look forward to meeting you too, Andy!!

A great shot of Andy running!