波士頓馬拉松賽的主辦單位，波士頓體育協會(B.A.A.)昨(2)日宣佈，捐款25萬元給波士頓一基金(The
One Fund Boston, Inc.)，以期為4月15日的波士頓馬拉松賽爆炸案中受影響最嚴重者聊盡心意。
波士頓體育協會創立於1897年。該會董事長Joann Flaminio表示，該會要向1300名醫護人員，7200名義工，組織委員會，以及在第一時間衝往現場，拯救人們生命的波士頓市第一反應員們(first responders)致敬。
該會在持續向慘案中的受害者表達最深同情，繼續處理相關事務之餘，將開始把注意力轉移到籌備2014年賽事上。
根據波士頓一基金網站記錄，截至昨晚，募得的捐款額已達2千8百37萬2千5百65元。其中有1千7百64萬餘來自企業捐贈，1千零73萬餘元來自社會大眾。
第118屆波士頓馬拉松賽預定2014年4月21日舉行。
B.A.A. Contributes $250,000 Donation to The One Fund Boston, Inc.
Fund supports victims and families affected by the tragic events of April 15, 2013.
BOSTON – The Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.), organizer of the Boston Marathon® since its inception in 1897, today announced a $250,000 donation to The One Fund Boston, Inc., which was organized to benefit those most affected by the tragic events that occurred in Boston on April 15, 2013.
“We express our deepest gratitude to the B.A.A.’s 1300 medical personnel, 7200 volunteers, and organizing committee, along with the City of Boston’s first responders, who reacted quickly and courageously to save lives,” said Joann Flaminio, B.A.A. President. “Their tireless efforts and their dedication remains with us as we begin to move forward. Our thoughts continue to be with the victims, all of those injured, and their families.”
“In the days since April 15, Boston has experienced a worldwide outpouring of support and solidarity,” said Thomas Grilk, B.A.A. Executive Director. “We have witnessed incredible bravery, strength, and resilience from the people of this city. The B.A.A. continues to extend its deepest sympathies to all of those who were affected by this tragedy. As we continue to address matters relating to the 2013 Boston Marathon, we also will begin to turn our attention to the 2014 race.”
Massachusetts Governor Deval L. Patrick and Boston Mayor Thomas M. Menino announced the formation of The One Fund Boston, Inc. as the main charitable effort for donations to benefit victims and their families. Individuals and corporations from around the world, including Boston Marathon sponsors, have combined to donate more than $28 million to The One Fund. For more information on The One Fund, please visit www.onefundboston.org.
The 118th Boston Marathon will be held on Monday, April 21, 2014.
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