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Team Rett Runner Profile: Rachel Chase What inspired Rachel to run? Hi everyone! My name is Rachel Chase and this year is going to be my first year running the Boston Marathon. Running has been a very large goal of mine for years now and I am beyond excited and honored to run with Team Rett Angels!. I will be running in honor…

Team Rett Runner Profile: Maurice Lowman What inspired Maurice to run? Hi! As a returning runner for TEAM RETT this will be my 3rd live running of the Boston Marathon with this incredible community.With 39 marathons and several ultras under my belt it is a privilege to be able to do something I love while helping contribute to the RS…

Team Rett Runner Profile: Nicole Wynters What inspired Nicole to run? Hi everyone! My name is Nicole & this is my second Boston Marathon with Team Rett Angels. I run for my cousin Sophia LaFort & all other angels affected by Rett Syndrome! Hopefully together we can raise awareness and find a cure! I am so excited to be apart of this…

Team Rett Runner Profile: Andrew Killinger What inspired Andrew to run? I am thrilled to have the opportunity to support Rett Syndrome Angels by running on Team Rett. This year's Boston Marathon will be my third full marathon since I began running routinely for the first time two years ago. I live in San Diego with my wife Brianne and…

Team Rett Runner Profile:Tenley Fitzgerald What inspired Tenley to run? I am a wife, mom, and the VP of Marketing at Yes! Apples. I love to read, cook and bake (read: eat), garden/plant, and traverse our fantastic world. I have run 14 marathons and have always dreamt of running Boston. It is one of the six Abbott World Major Marathons…

Team Rett Runner Profile: Nicola Hensch What inspired Nicola to run? I am 18 years old and graduating from high school this year. I have attended numerous Blue-Sky Days and Boston Marathon events for Rett Syndrome Angels throughout the years, so I am well acquainted with this incredible community.  In 2017, my brothers, mother, and I created an adaptive swim…

Team Rett Runner Profile: William Vital How William joined Team Rett I am running in honor of Kelly Schoener who has Rett Syndrome. What inspired William to run? My wife has been Kelly's PCA for over 10 years. Kelly is a smart and loving young woman. She enjoys spending time with her family and caregivers. Kelly inspires those around her…

Team Rett Runner Profile: Abigail McLean How Abigail joined Team Rett I am so excited to be running my first marathon, the 2021 Boston Marathon as a member of Team Rett. Although my 2020 training was abruptly cut short, I am honored to have a second chance to run on behalf of an organization as amazing and special as the Rett Syndrome Angels. This is…

Team Rett Runner Profile: Nita Rossow How Nita joined Team Rett My friend, Maggie knowing I like to run, asked if I ever thought of running a marathon? She suggested Team Rett! As a Special Education teacher, I value the importance of an organization that is not only dedicated to research but also empowers and supports families.  Additionally, Maggie has…

Team Rett Runner Profile: Richard Kerr How Richard joined Team Rett I ran for Team Rett last year in the 2020 Virtual Boston Marathon. What inspired Richard to run? I would be running in honor of my nephew, Aidan Freeman, who recently passed away after struggling with Rett Syndrome since he was born. What is Richard's goal? My sister and…