RED Episode 274 Dave McGillivray: The Original Charity Runner

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RED Episode 274 Dave McGillivray: The Original Charity Runner

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In this special edition of our show, we talk with a legend in the running community, Boston Marathon Race Director Dave McGillivray. It was an honor and privilege to have him back on the show.

When you go to davemcgillivray.com, you are greeted with a YouTube video that only scratches the surface of the hard work and dedication of the first-ever charity runner.

From his storied run across the US in 1978 to benefit the Jimmy Fund to his time as Boston Marathon Race Director since the 1980s, he has found a way to marry running with supporting those in need. We loved his book, The Last Pick: The Boston Marathon Race Director’s Road to Success, and now he has donated that and a few others to our auction, benefitting The Donna Foundation in its mission to finish breast cancer.

This week, he discusses what inspires him to give back through running. We can’t thank him enough for his inspirational stories and words of encouragement. We are grateful for the donations of his autographed books to our online auction for The Donna Foundation.

Thank you, Dave McGillivray!

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