Thank you all again for participating in the Maine Marathon with the Marr Fund Team! We are SO excited to share the team photo album and relive the fun with all of you.
Congratulations again– YOU DID IT!
From start to finish,
Ali, Ally and Caroline
Thank you for participating in the 2023 Maine Marathon with the Marr Fund Team!
THANK YOU to our amazing Marr Fund teammates who participated in the Maine Marathon! We are so grateful for this team’s commitment and determination to help advance Alzheimer’s research and find a cure for future generations.
If you have questions or any photos from the weekend, please email them to team@bwh.harvard.edu.
We hope you will run with us again in the future!
From start to finish,
Ali, Ally and Caroline P.S. Save the date for 10/6/2024 – our ten years since the event started!
See you at the post-race party!
GREAT WORK MARR FUND TEAM! We hope to you see you at the post-race party later today!
- Where: Home of John Marr Sr., 6 Mariner Lane, Falmouth, ME
- When: 1:00pm – 4:00pm
- FYI team photo at 2:20pm!
From start to finish,
Ali, Ally and Caroline
Good Luck Marr Fund Team + Marr Fund Annual Report!
GOOD LUCK TOMORROW! We are so grateful for this incredible team and are so inspired by everyone’s commitment and determination to help advance Alzheimer’s research and find a cure for future generations. If you need anything at all this weekend, please call/text Ali Luthman at 774 262 0314 or Ally Hickey at 339 225 5227.
Annual Report on the Josephine and John Marr Alzheimer’s Research Fund
Click here to read (and share with your networks) this year’s report. The report provides a message from Dr. Sperling and video updates detailing the research of Dr. Tracy Young-Pearse and Dr. Rachel Buckley, who will be with us this weekend. Their innovative work, made possible in great part to the Marr Fund, offers new possibilities for detecting and treating Alzheimer’s at earlier stages before symptoms appear. Thank you so much for your dedication to making a difference for future generations!
Don’t forget: The fundraising commitment deadline is tomorrow (10/1) at 6AM. If you have not reached your commitment by this time, the credit card on file will be charged the difference to get you to your commitment. Please alert us if you have incoming matching gifts, cash and/or checks that will get you to your fundraising commitment.
We also can’t wait to celebrate as a team at the post-race party! Details are as follows:
- When: Sunday, 10/1, from 1:00pm – 4:00pm
- Where: Home of John Marr Sr., 6 Mariner Lane, Falmouth, ME
Transportation on Race Day
The Marr Team asks all relay teams to take advantage of the free bus service to each relay exchange zone & back. This reduces congestion on roads near the race route, avoids road closures, the need to find parking, and it’s one less thing to deal with on race day! Buses will leave the intersection of Bedford and Durham Streets (halfway between the USM garage and the starting line) starting at 7:15 a.m., to transport runners to Depot Street in Falmouth – a short walk from the first and third exchange zones. Another bus will transport runners from Falmouth to the second exchange in Yarmouth, and back to Falmouth afterward. NOTE: Only runners with race bibs will be allowed onto shuttle buses.
Once the race is in progress, Maine Marathon race organizers expect to have buses leaving Falmouth for Portland approximately every 30 minutes, and a bus going from Falmouth to Yarmouth approximately every 45 minutes (return trips from Yarmouth would also leave every 45 minutes, approximately). Please note that they don’t have plans for direct service from Portland to Yarmouth and back, which means you’ll need to switch buses in Falmouth. The first bus from Falmouth to Yarmouth is scheduled to leave at 8:15 a.m.
Directions to relay sites / Carpooling / Parking
If you do not choose to use the shuttle service, it is the responsibility of each team to arrange transportation to and from each relay exchange point. Please take note of road closures when planning your arrival and departure to and from exchange points, and please use extreme caution if you must travel on roads that are part of or near the race course, especially Route 88. If not taking the shuttle, carpooling is strongly recommended to ease traffic congestion, ensure adequate parking for racers and volunteers at designated sites, and in keeping with the event’s ‘green’ theme. Please, no parking anywhere along the race route.
For relay exchanges #1 and #3 (both at the junction of Route 88 and Depot Road near Skillins Nursery) we suggest parking at Sullivan Tire, off Route 1 in Falmouth, behind Rite Aid and Shaw’s and then walking to the Marr Team Tent at Skillins. Note that Depot Road from Route 1 to Route 88 is closed 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. For relay exchange #2, parking is available at Cunningham Security Systems, on Route 88 in Yarmouth, just beyond the junction with Gilman Road.
Please do not attempt to reach Relay Exchanges #1 and #3 by taking Route 88, which is closed from Route 1 to Johnson Road. The Falmouth Police have asked us to emphasize this with the relay runners. Thank you for observing this road closure.
For individuals who need help with getting to/from, please contact George Psyhogeos (617 939 7121) or Dan Downey (207 252 7585) who will make sure no one is left stranded!
From start to finish,
Ali, Ally and Caroline
It’s here! GOOD LUCK to our Virtual Runners + Race Weekend Logistics
GOOD LUCK to our 26 virtual runners completing the virtual race today through October 1st. We are so proud and hope you will run with us again in the future!
In-person runners: We hope you are excited for the Maine Marathon, Half Marathon, or Relay Race with the Marr Fund Team this weekend! We look forward to supporting you every step of the way. Please contact Ali Luthman at 774 262 0314 or Ally Hickey at 339 225 5227 if you need any support at all during the weekend. We will see you tomorrow at Mr. Marr’s for shirt pickup!
In preparation for race day, please plan ahead and review the details provided below.
Race Weekend Logistics: Please visit the Maine Marathon website for up-to-date race information.
Packet pick-up and expo: September 30 and October 1 (Click here for more information)
- When: Saturday from 11:00am – 5:00pm; Sunday from 5:30am – 7:00am
- Where: Sullivan Gym, University of Southern Maine, 96 Falmouth Street, Portland, ME
- *We encourage relay team captains to pick-up the packet for their entire team and distribute bibs among team members
Marr Fund Team gear pick-up: September 30
- When: Saturday from 4:00pm – 6:00pm
- Where: Home of John Marr Sr., 6 Mariner Lane, Falmouth, ME
- A limited number of shirts will also be available on race day at the start of the race, and at Skillins Greenhouse
Race: October 1
- When: Sunday from 7:45am – 2:00pm
- Where: Maine Marathon racecourse
- If you know of anyone who would like to volunteer on race day, please have them sign up by clicking here.
Transportation on Race Day
The Marr Team asks all relay teams to take advantage of the free bus service to each relay exchange zone & back. This reduces congestion on roads near the race route, avoids road closures, the need to find parking, and it’s one less thing to deal with on race day! Buses will leave the intersection of Bedford and Durham Streets (halfway between the USM garage and the starting line) starting at 7:15 a.m., to transport runners to Depot Street in Falmouth – a short walk from the first and third exchange zones. Another bus will transport runners from Falmouth to the second exchange in Yarmouth, and back to Falmouth afterward. NOTE: Only runners with race bibs will be allowed onto shuttle buses.
Once the race is in progress, Maine Marathon race organizers expect to have buses leaving Falmouth for Portland approximately every 30 minutes, and a bus going from Falmouth to Yarmouth approximately every 45 minutes (return trips from Yarmouth would also leave every 45 minutes, approximately). Please note that they don’t have plans for direct service from Portland to Yarmouth and back, which means you’ll need to switch buses in Falmouth. The first bus from Falmouth to Yarmouth is scheduled to leave at 8:15 a.m.
Directions to relay sites / Carpooling / Parking
If you do not choose to use the shuttle service, it is the responsibility of each team to arrange transportation to and from each relay exchange point. Please take note of road closures when planning your arrival and departure to and from exchange points, and please use extreme caution if you must travel on roads that are part of or near the race course, especially Route 88. If not taking the shuttle, carpooling is strongly recommended to ease traffic congestion, ensure adequate parking for racers and volunteers at designated sites, and in keeping with the event’s ‘green’ theme. Please, no parking anywhere along the race route.
For relay exchanges #1 and #3 (both at the junction of Route 88 and Depot Road near Skillins Nursery) we suggest parking at Sullivan Tire, off Route 1 in Falmouth, behind Rite Aid and Shaw’s and then walking to the Marr Team Tent at Skillins. Note that Depot Road from Route 1 to Route 88 is closed 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. For relay exchange #2, parking is available at Cunningham Security Systems, on Route 88 in Yarmouth, just beyond the junction with Gilman Road.
Please do not attempt to reach Relay Exchanges #1 and #3 by taking Route 88, which is closed from Route 1 to Johnson Road. The Falmouth Police have asked us to emphasize this with the relay runners. Thank you for observing this road closure.
For individuals who need help with getting to/from, please contact George Psyhogeos (617 939 7121) or Dan Downey (207 252 7585) who will make sure no one is left stranded!
Post-race party: October 1
- When: Sunday from 1:00pm – 4:00pm
- Where: Home of John Marr Sr., 6 Mariner Lane, Falmouth, ME
- Please RSVP HERE ASAP
Still need help fundraising? Don’t forget to:
- Tell YOUR story via email, social media, etc. using the fundraising template
- Share the Marr Fund IMPACT and WHAT WE SUPPORT by sharing our one-pager found by clicking here
- Ask EVERYONE! And make sure to follow up! Remember, no response does not mean no!
- Add our social images to your email signature or Instagram posts!
- Check out these fundraising tips and tricks
- THANK your supporters
Don’t Forget: The more you raise, the more you get! Check out the amazing fundraising incentives for this year’s team below.
In addition to the above, all teammates who raise $300+ will receive one entry into a chance drawing for your choice of one of the following prizes:
- Springer’s Jewelers: $500 gift card (x2!)
- C Salt Gourmet Market: $150 gift card
- Royal River Restaurants: $200 gift card
- Sterling Silver Love Knot Cuff Bracelet made by jeweler Laura Morris
- Akari Beauty Spa Day Package: Signature manicure, pedicure, shampoo, blow dry, one hour massage, signature facial and lunch
- Foley’s Fitness Center 3-month DELUXE Membership: Full use of gym, unlimited classes/spin/tanning
- Foley’s Fitness Center 3-month BASIC Membership: Full use of gym, including steam room and sauna
- YETI Hopper Cooler
- Titan Solo Stove
- Theragun (x2!)
- Custom snowboard
- Maine Beer Company Swag Packs (x3!)
From start to finish,
Ali, Ally and Caroline
Fundraising Deadline Reminder and Race Day Transportation + Reminders
We hope your final days of training are going well and you are getting excited for the Maine Marathon, Half Marathon, or Relay Race with the Marr Fund Team this weekend!
Fundraising Deadline: There is still time to reach your fundraising commitment! However, if you do not raise the minimum you agreed to on TeamRaiser by Sunday, October 1 at 6AM, the credit card you registered on TeamRaiser with will be charged the difference to get you to the fundraising minimum. If you have checks or cash, the Brigham staff will be able to accept them on 9/30 at gear pickup and 10/1 at the post-race party. Please alert us if you have incoming matching gifts, cash, or checks donations that will get you to your fundraising commitment.
Race Weekend Logistics: Please visit the Maine Marathon website for up-to-date race information.
Packet pick-up and expo: September 30 and October 1 (Click here for more information)
- When: Saturday from 11:00am – 5:00pm; Sunday from 5:30am – 7:00am
- Where: Sullivan Gym, University of Southern Maine, 96 Falmouth Street, Portland, ME
- *We encourage relay team captains to pick-up the packet for their entire team and distribute bibs among team members
Marr Fund Team gear pick-up: September 30
- When: Saturday from 4:00pm – 6:00pm
- Where: Home of John Marr Sr., 6 Mariner Lane, Falmouth, ME
- A limited number of shirts will also be available on race day at the start of the race, and at Skillins Greenhouse
Race: October 1
- When: Sunday from 7:45am – 2:00pm
- Where: Maine Marathon racecourse
- If you know of anyone who would like to volunteer on race day, please have them sign up by clicking here.
Post-race party: October 1
- When: Sunday from 1:00pm – 4:00pm
- Where: Home of John Marr Sr., 6 Mariner Lane, Falmouth, ME
- Please RSVP HERE ASAP
Transportation on Race Day
The Marr Team asks all relay teams to take advantage of the free bus service to each relay exchange zone & back. This reduces congestion on roads near the race route, avoids road closures, the need to find parking, and it’s one less thing to deal with on race day! Buses will leave the intersection of Bedford and Durham Streets (halfway between the USM garage and the starting line) starting at 7:15 a.m., to transport runners to Depot Street in Falmouth – a short walk from the first and third exchange zones. Another bus will transport runners from Falmouth to the second exchange in Yarmouth, and back to Falmouth afterward. NOTE: Only runners with race bibs will be allowed onto shuttle buses.
Once the race is in progress, Maine Marathon race organizers expect to have buses leaving Falmouth for Portland approximately every 30 minutes, and a bus going from Falmouth to Yarmouth approximately every 45 minutes (return trips from Yarmouth would also leave every 45 minutes, approximately). Please note that they don’t have plans for direct service from Portland to Yarmouth and back, which means you’ll need to switch buses in Falmouth. The first bus from Falmouth to Yarmouth is scheduled to leave at 8:15 a.m.
Directions to relay sites / Carpooling / Parking
If you do not choose to use the shuttle service, it is the responsibility of each team to arrange transportation to and from each relay exchange point. Please take note of road closures when planning your arrival and departure to and from exchange points, and please use extreme caution if you must travel on roads that are part of or near the racecourse, especially Route 88. If not taking the shuttle, carpooling is strongly recommended to ease traffic congestion, ensure adequate parking for racers and volunteers at designated sites, and in keeping with the event’s ‘green’ theme. Please, no parking anywhere along the race route.
For relay exchanges #1 and #3 (both at the junction of Route 88 and Depot Road near Skillins Nursery) we suggest parking at Sullivan Tire, off Route 1 in Falmouth, behind Rite Aid and Shaw’s and then walking to the Marr Team Tent at Skillins. Note that Depot Road from Route 1 to Route 88 is closed 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. For relay exchange #2, parking is available at Cunningham Security Systems, on Route 88 in Yarmouth, just beyond the junction with Gilman Road.
Please do not attempt to reach Relay Exchanges #1 and #3 by taking Route 88, which is closed from Route 1 to Johnson Road. The Falmouth Police have asked us to emphasize this road closing with the relay runners. Thank you for observing this road closure.
For individuals who need help with getting to/from, please contact George Psyhogeos (617 939 7121) or Dan Downey (207 252 7585) who will make sure no one is left stranded!
Don’t Forget: The more you raise, the more you get! Check out the amazing fundraising incentives for this year’s team below.
In addition to the above, all teammates who raise $300+ will receive one entry into a chance drawing for your choice of one of the following prizes:
- Springer’s Jewlers: $500 gift card (x2!)
- C Salt Gourmet Market: $150 gift card
- Royal River Restaurants: $200 gift card
- Sterling Silver Love Knot Cuff Bracelet made by jeweler Laura Morris
- Akari Beauty Spa Day Package: Signature manicure, pedicure, shampoo, blow dry, one hour massage, signature facial and lunch
- Foley’s Fitness Center 3-month DELUXE Membership: Full use of gym, unlimited classes/spin/tanning
- Foley’s Fitness Center 3-month BASIC Membership: Full use of gym, including steam room and sauna
- YETI Hopper Cooler
- Tital Solo Stove
- Theragun (x2!)
- Custom snowboard
- Maine Beer Company Swag Packs (x3!)
If you have any questions, please contact team@bwh.harvard.edu or call/text 774 262 0314.
From start to finish,
Ali, Ally and Caroline
Join us tonight, Monday, September 25 AND Tuesday, September 26 for two great events!
Monday, September 25
Join us at one of the following locations for a beer (and some Monday night football!) if you can! 100% of proceeds from all beer sales will be donated to the Josephine and John Marr Alzheimer’s Research Fund. Thank You Shipyard and Sea Dogs!
Tuesday, September 26
Join Shaun C., Craig B., + Cary G-B., at Bruno’s Tavern (Home – Bruno’s Restaurant & Tavern (brunosportland.com)) for a night of fun! Bruno’s will donate a percentage of food sales to the Josephine and John Marr Alzheimer’s Research Fund between 5-9pm. In addition, there will be raffle tickets for purchase where you can win chance drawing prizes such as restaurant gift cards, rounds of golf, cases of beer, fitness passes, haircuts, and more!!
Thank You Shaun C., Craig + Cary B, and Bruno’s!
World Alzheimer’s Day Fundraising Challenge Winners + Preparing for race day!
Congratulations to the following Marr Fund team members who raised the most money, received the most donations, and raised $150+ yesterday and were drawn as our chance drawing winners – you get some Marr Swag at the post-race party! Thank you to everyone who participated – we raised an incredible $5,250 yesterday!
- Matt Lombardi – raised the most money!
- Peyton Kelley – received the most donations!
- Jeannie Valley – $150+ chance drawing winner!
Race Weekend Logistics:
Please be aware of changes made to the course for 2023 by clicking here.
Packet pick-up and expo: September 30 and October 1 (Click here for more information)
- When: Saturday from 11:00am – 5:00pm; Sunday from 5:30am – 7:00am
- Where: Sullivan Gym, University of Southern Maine, 96 Falmouth Street, Portland, ME
- *We encourage relay team captains to pick-up the packet for their entire team and distribute bibs among team members
Marr Fund Team gear pick-up: September 30
- When: Saturday from 4:00pm – 6:00pm
- Where: Home of John Marr Sr., 6 Mariner Lane, Falmouth, ME
- A limited number of shirts will also be available on race day at the start of the race, and at Skillins Greenhouse
Race: October 1
- When: Sunday from 7:45am – 2:00pm
- Where: Maine Marathon racecourse
- If you know of anyone who would like to volunteer on race day, please have them sign up by clicking here.
Post-race party: October 1
- When: Sunday from 1:00pm – 4:00pm
- Where: Home of John Marr Sr., 6 Mariner Lane, Falmouth, ME
- Please RSVP HERE ASAP
Fundraising Deadline: There is still time to reach your fundraising commitment! However, if you do not raise the minimum you agreed to on TeamRaiser by Sunday, October 1 at 6AM, the credit card you registered on TeamRaiser with will be charged the difference to get you to the fundraising minimum. If you have checks or cash, the Brigham staff will be able to accept them on 9/30 at gear pickup and 10/1 at the post-race party. Please alert us if you have incoming matching gifts, cash, or checks donations that will get you to your fundraising commitment.
To increase your fundraising success, don’t forget to:
- Tell YOUR story via email, social media, etc. using the fundraising template
- Share the Marr Fund IMPACT and WHAT WE SUPPORT by sharing our one-pager found by clicking here
- Ask EVERYONE! And make sure to follow up! Remember, no response does not mean no!
- Add our social images to your email signature or Instagram posts!
- Check out these fundraising tips and tricks
- THANK your supporters
Don’t Forget: The more you raise, the more you get! Check out the amazing fundraising incentives for this year’s team below.
If you have any questions, please contact team@bwh.harvard.edu or call/text 774 262 0314.
From start to finish,
Ali, Ally and Caroline
World Alzheimer’s Day Fundraising Challenge is TODAY!
TODAY is World Alzheimer’s Day. We would like to take a moment and thank every one of you for your commitment and determination to help advance Alzheimer’s research and find a cure for future generations. Share the Marr Fund IMPACT and WHAT WE SUPPORT by sending out our one-pager found by clicking here
Want to win some Marr swag?! There are THREE ways to win the World Alzheimer’s Day Fundraising Challenge TODAY!
- The individual who raises the most money
- The individual who receives the most donations
- Any team member who raises over $150 via TeamRaiser will be entered into a chance drawing
To increase your fundraising success, don’t forget to:
- Tell YOUR story via email, social media, etc. using the fundraising template
- Ask EVERYONE! And make sure to follow up! Remember, no response does not mean no!
- Add our social images to your email signature or Instagram posts!
- Check out these fundraising tips and tricks
- THANK your supporters
If you have any questions, please contact team@bwh.harvard.edu or call/text 774 262 0314.
From start to finish,
Ali, Ally and Caroline
P.S. If you tell your network to Venmo you a donation, let us know the total numbers of dollars raised so we can put you in the running!
World Alzheimer’s Day Fundraising Challenge is tomorrow!
World Alzheimer’s Day is tomorrow, September 21. Don’t forget to reach out to your network for their support!
To increase your fundraising success, don’t forget to:
- Tell YOUR story via email, social media, etc. using the fundraising template
- Share the Marr Fund IMPACT and WHAT WE SUPPORT by sharing our one-pager found by clicking here
- Ask EVERYONE! And make sure to follow up! Remember, no response does not mean no!
- Add our social images to your email signature or Instagram posts!
- Check out these fundraising tips and tricks
- THANK your supporters
World Alzheimer’s Day Fundraising Challenge
Want to win some Marr swag?! There are THREE ways to win on September 21:
- The individual who raises the most money
- The individual who receives the most donations
- Any team member who raises over $150 via TeamRaiser will be entered into a chance drawing
Don’t Forget: The more you raise, the more you get! Check out the amazing fundraising incentives for this year’s team below.
In addition to the above, all teammates who raise $300+ will receive one entry into a chance drawing for some great prizes that will be announced soon!
Post-Race Party
Please RSVP by clicking HERE by September 22. We look forward to seeing you soon!
If you have any questions, please contact team@bwh.harvard.edu or call/text 774 262 0314.
From start to finish,
Ali, Ally and Caroline