The Brigham Stepping Strong Marathon Team
Key Info
Why We Run
In 2013, Boston was changed forever when a beautiful Marathon Monday turned into a senseless tragedy. Gillian Reny, then a high school senior, was one of the 39 critically injured patients rushed to Brigham and Women’s Hospital, where doctors and nurses saved her life and both of her legs. In gratitude to the Brigham, the Reny family established The Gillian Reny Stepping Strong Center for Trauma Innovation to help other trauma patients like Gillian regain their strength and ability to step strong once again.
All funds raised will benefit The Gillian Reny Stepping Strong Center for Trauma Innovation at the Brigham.
I want to thank you for everything. The encouragement is awesome and the dedication is second to none. While running I realized that I am prouder being part of the Stepping Strong Team than finishing a marathon. It is the stories and the work you have been doing that inspired us.”
What We Support
The mission of The Gillian Reny Stepping Strong Center for Trauma Innovation is to catalyze trauma innovation for injured civilians and military heroes, through multidisciplinary investigative collaborations across the continuum of trauma care, from prevention to treatment and recovery.
Trauma is often referred to as the neglected global epidemic of modern society as it accounts for 40 million emergency department visits and an economic burden of $4 trillion in 2020. It is the number one cause of death for people 44 or younger, ahead of cancer and heart disease. When you support a member of the Brigham Stepping Strong Marathon Team, you are helping the Brigham turn tragedy into hope for civilian and military heroes worldwide who have suffered devastating traumatic injuries.
The Gillian Reny Stepping Strong Center for Trauma Innovation
A moving portrait of Boston Marathon survivor Gillian Reny’s journey—from the day of the tragedy, to her family’s decision to give back to the medical heroes who saved her life and limbs, to their deeply personal commitment to transform outcomes for all patients who suffer from traumatic injuries and events.
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April 21, 2025
They run for their families, children, friends, and loved ones. Our runners are helping turn tragedy into hope. Hear their inspirational stories.