Boston Marathon 2015 Charities List
BOSTON (CBS) – Thousands of runners in the Boston Marathon are racing for a cause Monday.
Last year, a record $38.4 million was raised for more than 300 charities, up from $20 million in 2013.
The Boston Athletic Association has a long list of community partners raising money with this year's race.
Read: B.A.A. Marathon Charities
You can no longer donate to The One Fund, the non-profit founded to help victims of the 2013 bombings, but there are several survivor charity organizations looking for contributions.
Massachusetts Resiliency Center
Gillian Reny Stepping Strong Fund at Brigham and Women's Hospital
The Brittany Fund for Trauma and Recovery
The Martin W. Richard Charitable Foundation
Krystle Campbell Memorial Fund
The Pawsitively Strong Fund at NEADS
Several fundraising runners were also featured recently on WBZ-TV:
Dracut Father Inspired By Sons To Make First Boston Marathon 'Best Day Ever'
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Special Olympics Athlete To Run Boston Marathon
'Rudy' Star Sean Astin Running Boston Marathon In Honor Of Martin Richard