Boston Marks Marathon Bombing Anniversary with Acts of Kindness and Service on One Boston Day
The City of Boston has asked local organizations and residents to engage in kindness and volunteerism in advance of One Boston Day, Tuesday, April 15, held to mark the tragic…
BOSTON, MA – APRIL 19: A note and a pair of shoes are left at the site of the second bomb along Boylston Street near the finish line of the Boston Marathon prior to the start of the B.A.A. Tribute Run on April 19, 2014 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)
The City of Boston has asked local organizations and residents to engage in kindness and volunteerism in advance of One Boston Day, Tuesday, April 15, held to mark the tragic Boston Marathon bombing of April 15, 2013.
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu is encouraging residents to reflect on the impact of the bombing while engaging in acts of service and kidness to honor the victims, survivors, families, and first responders of the 2013 Boston Marathon tragedy.
"On One Boston Day, we remember the victims, survivors, families, and first responders of 2013, and center what unites our great city," Mayor Michelle Wu said in prepared remarks released by the City of Boston.
To commemorate the event, the Mayor's Office of Civic Organizing will organize a neighborhood cleanup on April 19, beginning at Franklin Park Playstead. Volunteers can register for the event, an annual effort aimed at fostering community solidarity.
Bill Richard, co-founder of the Martin Richard Foundation, spoke about several victims of the Boston Marathon tragedy and celebrated the city's generous spirit. "This April 15, we join with people from across the city in remembering Martin, Krystle, Lingzi, Sean, and Dennis," he noted in a statement. He invited Bostonians to perform acts of kindness, volunteer, or contribute to their favorite charities, while expressing pride in their Boston hometown.
One Boston Day will also kick off a series of community events that promote volunteerism and kindness. Marathon Monday will include an event by The Gillian Reny Stepping Strong Center for Trauma Innovation, aiming not only to pay tribute but also to contribute through a blood drive benefiting those in need at local hospitals. The blood drive will take place in Kenmore Square as part of the "One-Mile-To-Go Block Party."
The Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) will pay tribute to the victims of the Boston Marathon with a wreath-laying ceremony in Back Bay.
The City's website offers more ideas for people to commit to volunteerism and acts of kindness.
