hopkinton-independent-logo2x
Hopkinton, MA
loader-image
Hopkinton, US
10:32 am, Friday, November 8, 2024
temperature icon 56°F
Humidity 50 %
Wind Gust: 10 mph

SIGN UP TODAY!
BREAKING NEWS & DAILY NEWSLETTER





Marathon spotlight: Marla Oram

by | Sep 13, 2021 | Featured

Marla Oram

Leading up to the Oct. 11 Boston Marathon, the Independent will profile local charity runners. This issue we highlight Marla Oram, who is running to raise funds for Hopkinton High School’s Business Professionals of America Club as well as the school’s robotics team.

Oram lives in town and works for Dell Technologies, which will match donations from fellow employees.

“After running four half marathons over the past several years, I am thrilled to now be able to run my first full marathon and also support the talented students of Hopkinton,” she writes. “As an employee of Dell Technologies, I have an extra special place in my heart for technology, especially when it comes to how we can empower our next generation through learning. And if that wasn’t enough, being a resident of Hopkinton (living just steps away from the start line!) makes it even more special to know that my children (Nolan, age 8 and Cecily, age 5) will benefit from Hopkinton Robotics in just a few short years.”

Oram is seeking to raise $5,000, primarily through her GoFundMe page at gofundme.com/f/marlas-running-to-boston-for-hhs-robotics.

0 Comments

Related Articles

Photos: 128th Boston Marathon

The 128th Boston Marathon, which marks the 100th anniversary of the race's start in Hopkinton, got off to a successful start Monday, as about 30,000 athletes began the annual trek to Boston in near-perfect weather. The men's winner was Sisay Lemma, who cruised home...

Professional women runners

List of Hopkinton runners in Monday’s Boston Marathon

There are 53 individuals registered to run this year’s Boston Marathon who listed Hopkinton as their hometown. NAME, NUMBER Santosh Avvari 28862 Rohit Bahal 27687 Louis (Ed) Beauvais 28092 Aamir Benincaso 26110 Annelise Brookes 29008 Nicholas Brown 28224 Nancy...

Marathon start line

Photos: Marathon weekend at Town Common

Leading up to Monday's 128th Boston Marathon, Hopkinton welcomed residents and visitors to the Town Common over the weekend. The Hopkinton Marathon Committee sponsored a 100-yard dash for children at the Boston Marathon start line.

Marathon Dash

Curry tunes in on Boston for Hopkinton Music Association

Hopkinton resident Kathryn Curry has run so many marathons that she has lost count. She knows that it is at least 20. She was introduced to the sport at a young age, due to her father’s interest. “My father was a marathon runner, and as kids we would root for him...

Kathryn Curry

‘Emotional drive’ propels Agostinelli to Boston

Mark Agostinelli is quick to point out that while he certainly is an athlete, he is not a runner. “I played college lacrosse years ago, and I think since then I had not run longer than three miles,” Agostinelli said. “I am not a runner, not a runner at all.” The...

Mark Agostinelli
Key Storage 4.14.22