2011 Boston Marathon run for Ally

James Fahey of Hope Strengthens Foundation

Did you catch Jimmy Fahey's Boston Marathon Race? Jimmy, co-founder of the Hope Strengthens Foundation, ran in the 115th Boston Marathon on April 18th to raise money for The Alexandra Smith Foundation. Donations to the Hope Strengthens Foundation—a 501(c)(3) charity—in Ally's name were donated to ASF. Gifts to Hope Strengthens are tax-deductible as allowed by law. Read about Hope Strengthens Foundation and ASF in an April Walpole Times article. Jimmy finished his first Boston Marathon in 3:48:50! Read about Jimmy’s run in the follow up article.

Thanks to Jimmy and Jake for raising money for Ally through their foundation. Jimmy successfully completed the Boston Marathon to raise money for Ally, and the Foundation has offered continued fundraising support for the Rally for Ally Bike Run!

About Hope Strengthens Foundation

Background

Hope Strengthens Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public charity founded by long-time friends James Fahey and Jacob Ferreira in 2010. Its roots were established when a mutual friend, Joe, valiantly battled against and beat cancer. Joe's drive towards remission was rooted in two simple words; Hope Strengthens. That motto not only drove Joe, it inspired his family and friends to come together as a community. In an effort to support him, many members of this community organized a fundraiser to ensure that he could focus all his energy on his recovery and rest easy knowing his expenses would be covered while out of work. It was this effort that energized Jim and Jake to create a foundation that could support others just like Joe. Today, Hope Strengthens Foundation exists because of Joe's strength and the unyielding support that can be found in communities all across our country.

Mission

Hope Strengthens Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization that helps provide financial support to individuals and families whose lives have been burdened due to circumstances extending from illness or tragedy.

Vision

By easing the financial burden that hardships can inflict, Hope Strengthens Foundation provides those who affected with a sense of hope and an opportunity to focus on the problem at hand. We strongly believe that hope not only strengthens, it can heal.