Boston Marathon
“I am not in the medical field, but I have the most profound respect for anyone in that profession.”
Sean Largay is running the 2026 Boston Marathon. (Photo courtesy of Sean Largay)
February 17, 2026 | 1:36 PM
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Name: Sean Largay
Age: 30
From: Boston
They say life can change on a dime, and for us in 2024, it did. I want to share the incredible story of my future wife, Maggie Bea, who survived an unexpected emergency thanks to the immediate, expert care of Boston MedFlight.
That is why on this day of giving, I’m honored to announce I’ve been accepted to run the 2026 #bostonmarathon to represent and fundraise for Boston MedFlight. This incredible non-profit relies entirely on donations to ensure their hard-working medical professionals can continue their life-saving mission.
For those of you that know me well, you know I am not in the medical field, but I have the most profound respect for anyone in that profession. That is why I have chosen to run as a way to say thank you. Any amount means the world to me on this journey and I hope you come along with me to change the world one day at a time.
Editor’s note: This entry may have been lightly edited for clarity or grammar.
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Annie Jonas is a Community writer at Boston.com. She was previously a local editor at Patch and a freelancer at the Financial Times.
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