Boston Marathon
Meet your 2023 Team MTF Boston Marathon runners:
Marshall Dahneke (UT) who qualified independently for the Boston Marathon, is fundraising via The Jacquelyn Project launched in honor of his late daughter. His project aligns with MTF and raises funds to aid breast cancer patients, survivors, and care givers via MTF’s Community Service projects. Donate to The Jacquelyn Project here.
Rulon Dahneke (UT) is passionate about MT and raising funds in honor of his late sister’s battle with breast cancer. In his first marathon in Boston, he looks forward to channeling his love for running and MTF’s Community Service initiatives to support in-need populations from diverse backgrounds. Visit Rulon’s donation page here.
David Gonzalez (FL) is a Licensed Massage Therapist and instructor specializing in sports massage; Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant; Emergency Medical Technician; and Associate Professor Senior and Coordinator/Director of the Massage Therapy Program at Miami Dade College, Miami, Fla. Visit David’s donation page here.
Dennis Jones (FL) is an active triathlete and owner of Winter Garden Wheel Works (Winter Garden, Fla.) bicycle shop. Through his business he has participated in many charity fundraising events, with his own business holding an annual breast cancer fundraiser bicycle ride. Visit Dennis’ donation page here.
Theresa Seitz (FL) is a small business entrepreneur, marathon runner, and massage enthusiast who has run over 40 full marathons and looks forward to her first Boston run and raising funds to aid underserved populations through MTF’s Community Service projects. Visit Theresa’s donation page here.
The event will take place on Monday, April 17, 2023.
Please help cheer on the team with a donation by clicking the link below- thank you!
Looking for another way to cheer on Team MTF? You or your organization can now Sponsor a Mile of the 26.2-mile Boston Marathon route! To learn more about this opportunity contact Marla Gamze at mgamze@massagetherapyfoundation.org.
About this Program
The Boston Marathon ® is the world’s oldest annual marathon and running it is a major “bucket list” item for serious distance runners throughout the world. The John Hancock Non-Profit Marathon Program provides a way for runners who might not otherwise qualify to run this marathon to participate. John Hancock has been the principal sponsor of the Boston Marathon for over 30 years. The Non-Profit Program provides over 1,000 Boston Marathon® bibs to select non-profit organizations throughout the community, which provides organizations with a significant fundraising opportunity. Last year, John Hancock Non-Profit Runners raised over $13.1M for their causes.
Since 2013, the Massage Therapy Foundation has been grateful for the opportunity to participate in this charity program to bring more awareness to the benefits of massage. Fundraising for the Massage Therapy Foundation advances the knowledge and practice of massage therapy by supporting scientific research, education and community service.
The Massage Therapy Foundation Team MTF—Running for Research is honored to receive four charity bibs to run in the 127th Boston Marathon, which will be held on Monday, April 17, 2023.
Massage therapists play a big role in the annual Boston Marathon by helping athletes at all levels prepare and recover from this great event. Since 2013, Massage Therapy Foundation (MTF) has been grateful to participate in the John Hancock Non-Profit Marathon Program in order to fundraise for Team MTF— #RunningForResearch.
Mary White describes Massage Therapy Foundation’s participation in the Boston Marathon as part of John Hancock’s Non-Profit Marathon program.
“Self-care is absolutely critical and is at the heart of my training and recovery regimens. Massage therapy is a big part of my routine, along with physical therapy and a wholesome diet. Training for long distances is a difficult endeavor; and massage therapy helps me prepare, recover, and reset physically and mentally. It also helps me get the good night’s sleep that I need to give it my all.”
-Desi Linden, 2018 Boston Marathon Champion and two-time Olympian
Team MTF—Running for Research Champions by Year
2022 Team MTF—Running for Research
Total donations raised: $50,059
Nancy Anderson Dollinger, Bismark, ND
Stacey Breslin, Schuylkill, PA
Lauren Hirsch, Carmichael, CA
Sarah Lau-Melby, Holmen, WI
2021 Team MTF—Running for Research
Total donations raised: $52,486
Shari Aldrich (WA)
Kelly Cartus (NY)
Rich Evonitz (IL)
Oliver Layco (CA)
2020 Team MTF—Running for Research*
Total donations raised: $35,549
Shari Aldrich (WA)
Kelly Cartus (NY)
Oliver Layco (CA)
Monika Hill, (PA)
*The Massage Therapy Foundation Team MTF—Running for Research was honored to receive four charity bibs to run in the 124th Boston Marathon, slated for an original date of April 20, 2020.
Four Team MTF runners were selected and began training and fundraising. Unfortunately, due to the COVID-19 pandemic the 2020 Boston Marathon was initially postponed and then ultimately cancelled. Our 2020 team collectively raised $35,549 of their $50,100 goal before the cancellation of the 2020 Boston Marathon. Our deep thanks go to our generous donors, whose contributions will still continue to support MTF’s research, education, and community service initiatives.
2019 Team MTF—Running for Research
Total donations raised: $66,163
Rocky Chen (OK)
Joyce Prahasky (FL)
Kim Nimmo (WY)
John Cassinerio (WA)
2018 Team MTF—Running for Research
Total donations raised: $64,789
Shadonne Harris (MD)
Desiree Bourgois van Oosting (ND)
Teresa Matthews (FL)
Lindsay Bodkin (NY)
2017 Team MTF—Running for Research
Total donations raised: Raised $61,190
Vincent Dufort (NH)
Christine Bailor – Goodlander (NY)
Jodi Newman (CO)
Collette Wilson (KY)
2016 Team MTF—Running for Research
Total donations raised: Raised $45,833
David Otto (NV)
Nicole Bucar (OH)
Marcy Cook (NC)
2015 Team MTF—Running for Research
Total donations raised: Raised $43,200
Nathan Nordstrom (WA)
Angie Parris-Raney (CO)
John Combe (OR)
2014 Team MTF—Running for Research
Total donations raised: Raised $60,510
Kathy Laskye (CO)
Kristen Lutz (MA)
Karen Moers (FL)
The 2013 Team also got the chance to run in the 2014 race due to the tragedy in 2013.
2013 Team MTF—Running for Research
Total donations raised: Raised $51,295
Kathy Borsuk (NJ)
Tom Heidenberger (WI)
Les Sweeney (CO)
Please direct any marathon-related questions to Marla Gamze at mgamze@massagetherapyfoundation.org