Martin Richard Foundation

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The Martin W. Richard Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charitable foundation established by Bill and Denise Richard, the parents of Martin William Richard (June 9, 2004 – April 15, 2013), an 8-year-old boy who was killed in the Boston Marathon bombing on April 15, 2013. The foundation is dedicated to promoting education and sports in the community. Martin's vision of "peace," in addition to an absence of violence, included sportsmanship, teamwork, and creating a sense of inclusion and belonging. Since 2014, the foundation has raised money through its charity team at the annual Boston Marathon. Team MR8, named after Martin Richard's initials and his favorite sports number, is composed of volunteer runners, including runners who may not usually qualify to run in the race due to their time scores. The team members raise money for the foundation, which in turn invests in projects such as the Challenger Sports program at the Boys and Girls Club of Dorchester, the Martin Richard...

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