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BrightBridge Credit Union’s own Matthew “Marathon Matt” Medeiros successfully completed Monday’s Boston Marathon and raised nearly $35,000 for Boston Children’s Hospital.
The credit union celebrated the efforts of Medeiros, consumer underwriting manager, following the run and months of fundraising and community engagement. After crossing the finish line, Medeiros reflected on what the race meant to him at this stage in his life.
“Running the Boston Marathon is an incredible experience, but this one was especially meaningful,” Medeiros said. “I was so excited and humbled to accomplish this again, this time knowing my family was waiting for me at the finish line. Seeing all the support from my teammates and our community members made every step worth it. I’m honored to run for Vraj, for Boston Children’s Hospital and for all the families who benefit from this important work.”
This marked Medeiros’ second Boston Marathon run, having first run in 2019 when he was paired with his patient partner Vraj, a teenager living with cerebral palsy. The two have remained close over the years and Medeiros dedicated this year’s run once again to Vraj and families facing similar challenges.
“This campaign was about so much more than one person running a race,” said BrightBridge Credit Union President & CEO John J. Howard, of. “Matt has inspired our team time and time again, and I’ve been so proud to support him through many races over the years. What stood out most this time was how our entire BrightBridge community came together with our members and partners showing what ‘people helping people’ truly looks like. The support behind Matt and this cause has been remarkable!”
Through Medeiros’ participation as part of Credit Unions Kids at Heart and BrightBridge’s Chain of Hearts fundraiser, BrightBridge team members, members and community supporters raised nearly $20,000. The total was further amplified by a $15,000 match from Credit Unions Kids at Heart, making the collective impact even greater for pediatric neurological research, care and family support at Boston Children’s Hospital.