I remain proud and committed to running for MGH. And trust me, with this winter, it takes that to keep going!! But these kids didn't choose their challenge. They don't get snow days as a break from the day to day struggle and they don't get to decide that it's just too hard.
This year Chris Welch is racing IRONMAN Arizona on Team BPC and will raise funds for SmileTrain, which provides free surgery to poor children suffering from cleft lip and cleft palate, to help give children around the world not only new smiles, but a second chance at life.
In March I was diagnosed with testicular cancer. Based on the recommendations from the doctors at Dana-Farber, I was able to return to training in time to qualify for my third Ironman World Championships at Lake Placid in July. My goal is to raise $140.6 in support of cancer research for each Ironman I'll compete in including this latest start at the Kailua Pier.