Hanscom AFB, Mass.� In its 15th year of fundraising for Childrens Hospital Boston through the Boston Marathon, Hanscom FCU experienced its most memorable race to date.
Hanscom FCU Board Member Ray Phillips, a faithful runner every year, typically completes the race with his Childrens Hospital Boston patient partner, Andy Martin, Jr., by his side. This year, Ray ran across the finish line alone.
Thats because Andy, now 18 years old, fulfilled his dream of completing the entire course as a competitor, having finished with an official time of 2:49.12 in the wheelchair division.
Backing the achievement were Hanscom FCU members, who through call centers, branches, raffles and other efforts exceeded the goals by raising $30,928 for Childrens! Additionally, Hanscom provided the customized Top End OSR racing chair in which Andy competed.
"I think weve all been waiting for this day for a very long time, but nobodys been looking forward to it more than Andy and Ray," said Chairman of the Board Paul Marotta. "Were incredibly proud of them not just for this year, but every year that built up to it. And grateful to members, volunteers, staff, and business partners for a successful fundraising effort to match the moment."
We invite you to read about Andy and Rays journey, including Andys prediction about the 2014 Marathon, at
http://theteamandyproject.wordpress.com/.
Hanscom Federal Credit Union, headquartered at Hanscom Air Force Base, Mass., serves 52,049members across the country and overseas through 17 branches, over 100,000 service centers and surcharge-free ATMs, 24-hour telephone service and a web-based branch. The credit union holds over $1 billion in assets.
Photo: Andy Martin Jr. (seen here at mile 23) completed his first Boston Marathon as a competitor this year in a customized Top End OSR racing chair provided by Hanscom FCU. Members also raised $25,612 for Childrens Hospital Boston.
Hanscom AFB, Mass.� In its 15th year of fundraising for Childrens Hospital Boston through the Boston Marathon, Hanscom FCU experienced its most memorable race to date.
Hanscom FCU Board Member Ray Phillips, a faithful runner every year, typically completes the race with his Childrens Hospital Boston patient partner, Andy Martin, Jr., by his side. This year, Ray ran across the finish line alone.
Thats because Andy, now 18 years old, fulfilled his dream of completing the entire course as a competitor, having finished with an official time of 2:49.12 in the wheelchair division.
Backing the achievement were Hanscom FCU members, who through call centers, branches, raffles and other efforts exceeded the goals by raising $30,928 for Childrens! Additionally, Hanscom provided the customized Top End OSR racing chair in which Andy competed.
"I think weve all been waiting for this day for a very long time, but nobodys been looking forward to it more than Andy and Ray," said Chairman of the Board Paul Marotta. "Were incredibly proud of them not just for this year, but every year that built up to it. And grateful to members, volunteers, staff, and business partners for a successful fundraising effort to match the moment."
We invite you to read about Andy and Rays journey, including Andys prediction about the 2014 Marathon, at http://theteamandyproject.wordpress.com/.
Hanscom Federal Credit Union, headquartered at Hanscom Air Force Base, Mass., serves 52,049members across the country and overseas through 17 branches, over 100,000 service centers and surcharge-free ATMs, 24-hour telephone service and a web-based branch. The credit union holds over $1 billion in assets.
Photo: Andy Martin Jr. (seen here at mile 23) completed his first Boston Marathon as a competitor this year in a customized Top End OSR racing chair provided by Hanscom FCU. Members also raised $25,612 for Childrens Hospital Boston.