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Adopt-a-Marathoner
In 2009, John Hancock celebrated the 24th year of its landmark sponsorship of the Boston Marathon. Check out photos taken of the Adopt-a-Marathoner program.
Elmwood Elementary School students welcome John Hancock Elite Athletes to their classroom, pictured here Helena Kirop with 2 students.
Elmwood Elementary School students welcome John Hancock Elite Athletes (from Kenya) to their classroom during the 17th Annual JH Adopt-a-Marathoner Program in Hopkinton, MA.
Shared grins with Robert K. Cheruiyot during JH Adopt-a-Marathoner Program.
John Hancock Elite Athlete and Boston Marathon Champion (2003, 2006-08) Robert K. Cheruiyot is greeted with a "hero's welcome" during the school-wide assembly in Hopkinton, MA.
Students sing the school song to welcome the 2009 John Hancock Elite Athletes - Kenyan Representatives.
Athletes share stories with students.
Students join their "Kenyan Champions" in the annual Fun Run.
Athletes participate in the annual tradition of leaving a marathon legacy at their adopted school by adding their "John Hancock" to a commemorative Street Banner.
Athletes tour the hallways of the Elmwood Elementary School that are adorned with school projects including letters written to pen pals from Kenya.
Students and faculty alike proudly wear their program participant t-shirt.
Athletes join students in "Kenyan Welcome Dance" during the spirited celebration.
Students listen to stories from their Kenyan friends.
Photo Galleries
2010 Marathon Weekend »
2009 Race Day
2009 Weekend Events
2009 Project Kenya
2009 Adopt-a-Marathoner
2008 Archive »
Contacts
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Ellie Malloy
John Hancock
617-663-2534
emalloy@jhancock.com -
Guy Morse
Boston Athletic Association
617-236-1652 ext. 2621
morse@baa.org
- Boston Athletic Association www.baa.org