Middlesex County (MA) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated
Boston Marathon Fundraiser
Supporting the Community in Every Turn
The Links, Incorporated is an international, not for profit corporation established in 1946. It is one of the nation’s oldest and largest volunteer service organizations of extraordinary women who are committed to enriching, sustaining and ensuring the culture and economic survival of African Americans and other persons of African ancestry. Since 1976, the Middlesex County (MA) Chapter has played a vital role in addressing the needs of our community and enriching the lives of those in the suburban Boston community. As you consider your support for our Marathon Team, we invite you to explore our site to learn more about the work we are doing in the community.
About Our Marathon Campaign
Support the Middlesex County (MA) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated’s Marathon Team running at the 130 th Boston Marathon on Monday, April 20, 2026. Proceeds from this fundraiser will help the Middlesex County (MA) Chapter of The Links Incorporated continue its charitable work and programming efforts.
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Over the past twelve years, we have contributed over 27,000 hours of service to community partners including We Belong, Steppingstone Foundation, and Brookview House; that also comprised creating a computer lab and a children’s library for residents of Brookview House.
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Our contributions extend beyond service hours to include multifaceted programming for local students of color, including a college readiness component and programming designed to address the educational gap of young women in Kenya.
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During COVID-19 we focused on wellness programming, partnering with Boston Medical Center Healthnet for COVID-19 Clinics, and providing Mental Health Awareness programming for youth. This programming was so well received, it is continued today.
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We have funded over $310,000 in scholarship support for African American students enrolled in medical school and high school seniors who have enrolled in an accredited college or university.
With your help, we can do more. Thanks for your generous support of our runners and our work!
If you would like to make a donation by check, please make the check payable to The Links Foundation and mail to the attention of Middlesex County Chapter of The Links, Inc., Financial Secretary, 195 Plympton, Sudbury, MA. 01776. For those using Charitable Donation Accounts, apply Funds to Taxpayer ID 52-1170830.
Meet Our Marathon Team
Our very own runners Nia and Drew are hitting the pavement for the 130th Boston Marathon! They aren’t just running for a personal best; they’re running to support the Middlesex County (MA) Chapter of The Links and their mission of service, scholarship, and community empowerment. Every dollar raised goes directly toward making a difference. Let’s show Nia and Drew some love and help them smash their fundraising goal!
The Middlesex County (MA) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated is a volunteer service organization dedicated to the cultural and economic survival of African Americans and persons of African ancestry. Their marathon team runs as part of the Bank of America Boston Marathon Official Charity Program to raise funds for community programming and student scholarships. The runners are fundraising for the chapter’s "Sisters Linked To Scholars" initiative, which focuses on five key facets:
Services to Youth: Reducing the educational gap for local students and young women abroad.
Health & Human Services: Promoting mental health awareness and wellness clinics (notably partnering with Boston Medical Center).
National & International Trends: Addressing social, educational, and economic issues in the suburban Boston community and beyond.
The Arts: Supporting and sustaining cultural enrichment.
Scholarships: The chapter has funded over $310,000 in support for African American medical students and high school seniors entering college.
History: The Middlesex County Chapter has served the community since 1976, while the national organization dates back to 1946.
Race Details: The marathon takes place on Monday, April 20, 2026, following the historic route from Hopkinton to Boston.
Thank you for supporting them!
Nia Ferrer
Andrew Holloway
Marathon
HISTORY OF THE BOSTON MARATHON
The First Boston Marathon
After experiencing the spirit and majesty of the Olympic Marathon, B.A.A. member and inaugural US Olympic Team Manager John Graham was inspired to organize and conduct a marathon in the Boston area. With the assistance of Boston businessman Herbert H. Holton, various routes were considered, before a measured distance of 24.5 miles from Metcalf’s Mill in Ashland to the Irvington Oval in Boston was eventually selected. On April 19, 1897, John J. McDermott of New York, emerged from a 15-member starting field and captured the first B.A.A. Marathon in 2:55:10, and, in the process, forever secured his name in sports history.
In 1924, the course was lengthened to 26 miles, 385 yards to conform to the Olympic standard, and the starting line was moved west from Ashland to Hopkinton.
