Hello everyone,
Last summer, one of our closest friends, Axel Bostrom, ran this same half-marathon just three weeks before his untimely passing from injuries sustained in a car accident.
Axel meant so much to all of us. His smile and kindness lit up every room he was in. While he’s no longer here with us, we carry him with us every day.
To honor Axel and the incredible impact he had on all of us, we are running this race in his memory and raising money for a foundation that reflects the values he lived by.
The organization that his family felt best represents Axel’s spirit is Trinity Boston Connects’ Sole Train program. Sole Train uses running to help young people build confidence, resilience, and life skills through mentorship and goal-setting. It creates a supportive community where youth are empowered to grow, lead, and realize their full potential.
Our goal is to raise $1,500 in Axel’s honor to celebrate his life and continue the impact he had on others.
Any donation, no matter the size, truly means a lot to us. Thank you for helping us honor Axel’s legacy.
Boston's Run To Remember
Massachusetts Fallen Heroes and InnoVets participate in the Run To Remember to raise awareness and vital funds for their programs supporting Gold Star families and Veterans. Runners, spectators, and community members come together on Memorial Day weekend to celebrate service, sacrifice, and resilience — bridging the military and first-responder communities through a shared expression of gratitude. Whether you're lacing up for the half-marathon, the 5-mile run, or joining as a supporter, this partnership embodies the spirit of Honor. Support. Empower. — ensuring that the sacrifices of fallen are never forgotten and that veterans and their families receive the opportunities and care they deserve. Join us in Boston for a meaningful run that remembers, honors, and builds a stronger future for our heroes.
At Massachusetts Fallen Heroes we memorialize our fallen and we provide programs and services for our Veteran and Gold Star Family community. Help us honor the memories of the Massachusetts men and women who served since September 11, 2001 and gave their lives for our nation. Founded in 2010 by combat veterans, Gold Star families, and first responders, MFH built the iconic Massachusetts Fallen Heroes Memorial in Boston’s Seaport District and has since expanded to deliver programs, events, and direct assistance to Gold Star families and veterans. InnoVets InnoVets is the veteran empowerment and business accelerator program that grew out of Massachusetts Fallen Heroes (and is now often presented as its flagship initiative and rebranded focus for veteran programming). Its mission centers on equipping veterans, Gold Star family entrepreneurs, and the military-connected community with the skills, mentorship, resources, and opportunities to thrive — particularly through entrepreneurship, career development, and innovation.