The 2026 Boston Marathon Team IHP consists of two runners. Selected runners each are responsible for a minimum fundraising commitment of $8,000.
Since 2011, Team IHP and the Institute together have raised more than $196,000 for the MGH Institute of Health Professions. Funds raised through the marathon program have a tremendous impact at the IHP both monetarily in support of our students and their educational experience and in awareness of our services for the local community.
Annie Veo, DPT '26
Background
As a child, an illness took away my ability to walk. With determination and the support of others, I fought for every step. That experience shaped my purpose: earning my Doctor of Physical Therapy and helping others reclaim their strength and independence. Running this marathon honors my journey and reflects the fight I share with my patients every day—for resilience, healing, and belief in what the human body and spirit can overcome.
Annie Veo, DPT '26
My Cause
I’m honored to share that I am running the Boston Marathon for the Marjorie K. Ionta PT Center for Clinical Education and Health Promotion, a pro bono center through MGH Institute of Health Professions. This center provides rehabilitation services, including physical therapy, to individuals with limited access to health care. Through this center, I have had the privilege of working closely with patients relearning how to move after strokes, brain injuries, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injuries, and other life-changing diagnoses.
Mary Jane Grier, DEN '18
Background
Ever since I crossed the finish line of my first marathon in 2014, I knew I wanted to run Boston. The city has always had my heart, and spending three years there during graduate school allowed me to experience the magic of the Boston Marathon firsthand. This Patriots’ Day will mark my 12th marathon and my fourth World Major Marathon. My time at MGH Institute of Health Professions was transformative and shaped me both personally and professionally. While there, I completed my Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Nursing Science, preparing me to become a pediatric nurse practitioner.
Mary Jane Grier, DEN '18
My Cause
As a nurse practitioner in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at New York-Presbyterian Weill Cornell, I use the skills and values I developed at IHP every day. Looking back on the long days of studying and clinicals reminds me how deeply those experiences prepared me for a career I love. That is why I am proud to fundraise for scholarships that support current and future nurse practitioner students at IHP. Giving back to the institution that gave me so much is incredibly meaningful to me.
