Hi everyone! My name is Heather Santucci, and after years of saying "I could do that" and "I should do that" while watching the Boston Marathon runners go by, 2026 is the year I say "I DID THAT!". I am so glad to have the opportunity to show my daughters what it means to work hard to achieve a goal and I am so grateful for all of our family and friends who will help me along the way!

I am running the Boston Marathon 2026 as a charity runner for Project Just Because, Inc. in Hopkinton. They do amazing work for people in the community and I am proud to be running on their behalf.

Project Just Because, Inc.

Project Just Because helps struggling families in their times of greatest need by supplying necessities including warm clothing, food and school supplies. We are dedicated to serving as many men, women and children as possible in a caring and dignified environment. As a conduit between those who want to give and those in need, Project Just Because fosters a stronger, more empathetic community. It is also our goal to educate families that want to help people but don’t know how. Our team can help generous families help others.

Every contribution, big or small, makes a real impact. Even just a few dollars can help move this mission forward and reach those who need it most.

If you can’t donate right now, sharing this fundraiser is also incredibly helpful. Thank you so much for your kindness and generosity. It means the world to me!