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Brown brothers run to benefit Mental Health Collaborative

Alex (left) and Nick Brown run close together during a 5K race.

Alex and Nick Brown’s collegiate running careers may have come to an end, but the Hopkinton residents’ desires to run races haven’t stopped.

The Brown brothers are taking their running skills and putting them to use out of college by running for charity. The pair will run the Falmouth Road Race on Aug. 17 in support of the Hopkinton-based Mental Health Collaborative, a cause they say is important to them.

“Mental health is obviously a big part of our world now and obviously a growing issue,” said Alex Brown. He said there is a lot of stigma around mental health, especially for men. So when the opportunity to run for the MHC came, he said he and his brother “saw it as a no-brainer.”

Nick Brown echoed those thoughts. “Mental health is such a pertinent issue right now, and it’s something that’s often neglected in athletes,” he noted.

“We’re happy to contribute because we know how important the problem is,” he added.

The brothers got their start in running at Hopkinton High School — Nick Brown following in his older brother’s footsteps — and continued through college. Alex Brown raced with Boston University, and Nick Brown ran all four years in cross country and track and field at Bates College.

“I really enjoyed it, had fun competing, and I look forward to competing post-collegiately,” said Alex Brown.

Falmouth is one of those post-collegiate opportunities. The brothers noted that they have been participating in the race as a family for a number of years, but this is the first time they’re running for charity.

They also said they decided to run for the MHC because its goals and mission aligned with their own beliefs.

“We really agreed with the values and message,” said Nick Brown.

After agreeing to run for the MHC, Alex and Nick Brown were tasked with raising $1,200 each. As of Monday, they had raised $248 and $249, respectively.

“There’s a lot that’s left to do,” Nick Brown said.

“It’s a great opportunity to help something that’s bigger than us,” Alex Brown added. “We hope to make a positive impact.”

The Falmouth Road Race is set for Aug. 17. Those interested in donating can visit Alex Brown’s fundraising link or Nick Brown’s page.

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