When Boston Marathon runner Mike Tripaldi met Lauren Dudley in 2015, his life changed forever.

Fiancée’s Care Inspires Boston Marathon Runner...

Published 8 months ago by Kara Baskin in Boston Marathon, Cancer Center, Donor Recognition

Mike Tripaldi is running the Boston Marathon for Mass General’s Pediatric Cancer team in honor of his fiancée, Lauren Dudley, who was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2017.

Thanks to Aspire, Amanda Murphy has her first job in a corporate environment.

Aspire Program Helps Intern Fulfill Her Potential...

Published 2 years ago by Kara Baskin in Autism, Donor Recognition, Mass General Magazine

On-the-job skills are only one of the benefits the Aspire Adult Internship Program brings to young adults with high cognitive autism spectrum disorder.

Lurie Center for Autism Gives Family Support, Hope...

Published 3 years ago by Kara Baskin in Autism, Donor Recognition, Patient Care

As the Matteini family has learned, Mass General’s Lurie Center for Autism provides care that stretches far beyond a diagnosis.

Ben Majewski (center), who has Down syndrome, is a resource specialist with the Down Syndrome Adolescent, & Yound Adult Clinic. He is pictured with social worker Helen Weiner, MS, LICSW, (left) and Christianne Sharr, program coordinator.

Down Syndrome Program Reflects Transition Effort...

Published 3 years ago by Kara Baskin in Best Practices, Children, Mass General Magazine

For Down syndrome and many other specialties, MassGeneral Hospital for Children offers programs that help pediatric patients and their families make a seamless transition to adult care.

Running the 2015 Boston Marathon for Mass General's pediatric cancer team, Tarrah Zedower says Mass General has been a "safe haven" during her son Caden's cancer treatments.

Boston Marathon Runner Inspired by Son’s Care...

Published 4 years ago by Kara Baskin in Boston Marathon, Children, Donor Recognition

Three-year-old Caden Zedower is beating cancer and his mom wants to give back by running the 2015 Boston Marathon for Mass General’s pediatric cancer team.

Ryan Carroll, MD, MPH (right) was tapped for pediatric research in Uganda because of his background in malaria research and his experience in pediatric intensive care units.

Impact in Uganda Reflects MGH Global Health Mission...

Published 4 years ago by Kara Baskin in Global Health, Mass General Magazine

Through their global health efforts in Uganda, Mass General clinicians and researchers are helping to improve health care and conduct pioneering research.

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