PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. — A Palm Beach Gardens man has teamed up with the Dana-Farber Foundation to raise funds for cancer research after losing his father in 2021 to lung cancer.
"This is for you dad," said Mario Monroy.
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On April 21, Monroy will cross the finish line for the first time at the iconic 129th Boston Marathon in honor of his father. Monroy qualified to run the race after submitting his father's story to the Dana-Farber Foundation, a cancer treatment center in the heart of Boston.
"Unfortunately, cancer is everywhere," said Monroy. "I would just love some support in fundraising for cancer research."
The Boston Marathon is one of six world marathon majors with about 30,000 entrants and Monroy is proud to be one of them. Training for this rigorous race, he tries to fit in miles while working a full-time job and parenting two teenagers.
One step at a time, running to raise over $14,000 for cancer research is something Monroy said his father would be so proud to see.
"That will give me the strength to finish," said Monroy. "He'll be on my mind throughout the 26.2 miles."
For more information on Monroy's race and fundraiser with the Dana-Farber Foundation, click here.
