2025 Boston Marathon Team

My name is Bridget Halpin and I am running the Boston Marathon to honor and pay tribute to all those who were impacted by the tragic Boston Marathon bombing in 2013.

I was just 12 years old when the bombing occurred, but from that moment on, I knew I wanted to pursue a career in public service to protect my community. 12 years later, I am so honored to have been selected to run on behalf of A Leg Forever Foundation.

My name is Hannan Mackey and I am running the Boston Marathon for A Leg Forever to honor those in need of a prosthetic leg.

My uncle, Dave Mackey, lost his leg in a traumatic running accident and is back competing as an elite para-athlete. I am inspired by his perseverance and courage, and want to support others like him!

As a passionate athlete, I believe in the power of sports to transform lives and want to raise awareness for this cause.

My goal is to inspire others while fundraising for those in need. By participating, I hope to make a real difference for amputees striving for an active future.

My current and past work in the trauma, burn, and critical care units at MetroHealth hospital has shown me the resilience and strength required for patients with limb loss to rebuild their lives.

My background as a plastic surgeon and experience in targeted muscle reinnervation (TMR) surgery allows me to directly support these individuals by improving myoprosthetic control and reducing phantom limb pain. My research on TMR reflects my commitment to advancing care for patients with limb loss.

My role in the medical industry with Checkpoint Surgical—whose nerve stimulators are essential during TMR—has deepened my understanding of the resources required to support these patients.

Running for ALF allows me to actively contribute to a cause that aligns with my professional expertise and personal commitment to enhancing the quality of life for those impacted by limb loss. I am excited to represent this foundation, honoring the resilience of patients with limb loss and helping to provide the support they deserve on every step of their journey.

I am running for the Charity "A Leg Forever" because I know firsthand how expensive prosthetics can be. One of my ole' running buddies, David, told me teary eyed when he was unable to complete a half marathon, that he wished he could afford the legs that would allow him to actually run, and go that distance without blisters forming. I always remembered that conversation and wished I had been able to help him more and find a way to help afford him a new pair of legs. Unfortunately he passed away in 2021 due to covid but since then I have made new running friends that are amputees. I have run a marathon in all 50 states and one of my traveling buddies, Peggy, is also doing the states, her 30 year old daughter, Anna, lost all 4 of her limbs when she became ill and in the hospital  and got sepsis and that was the only way they could save her life. I met another running friend VanGregory that lost his legs in the great Texas freeze of 2021 and now he is an avid runner AND rock climber. Then on Valentines day 2023, one of my regular running buddies, Richard, lost his legs in an 18 wheeler truck accident.. He's slowly coming around but not quite ready to hit the trails just yet.  With so many of my friends in the running community needing prosthetics, I figured this was the best charity to get behind, to help folks living in the same situation in Massachusetts.