Marathon Monday!

Yesterday was the 113th Boston Marathon, but it was my first experience witnessing the madness. At Boston College, Marathon Monday is a huge event, one surely looked forward to by all and definitely not to be missed.

In my first year, I chose to partake in the event with a club called the Campus School Volunteers. It was a phenomenal experience. The Campus School is a place for severely handicapped children ages 3-22. They require one-to-one care and many expensive pieces of equipment. The marathoners raise money for the school, and run the marathon for the kids. It was AMAZING! It's a goal that many people in December don't think they can achieve, but after lots of hard work and dedication, our dreams come true as we dash toward the finish line from Hopkinton, MA to Copley Square in Boston.

The greatest thing that I want to stress is the excitement from peers while passing BC. Everyone is so excited, even know they didn't know me, because when you see someone from BC you just feel an overwhelming sense of pride. I felt like I was flying, with everyone slapping my hand and screaming my name. With all of the pride and excitement, BC is the place to be to watch marathon hopefuls make their way to the top of Heartbreak Hill. It's such an amazing time, whether you're running or watching, and can't wait until next year's race!