North Attleboro Woman Running First Boston Marathon to Raise Funds for Mass General

Armanda Demeris, 35, is running the 130th Boston Marathon to support three key causes at Massachusetts General Hospital.

Published on Feb. 6, 2026

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Armanda Demeris, a 35-year-old working wife and mother of two from North Attleboro, Massachusetts, will be running the 130th Boston Marathon to raise money for the Massachusetts General Hospital Fund. Demeris is running her first-ever marathon, and being accepted to the MGH Marathon Team and raising funds for the hospital's emergency response, cancer care and research, and the Home Base Program for veterans adds even more meaning to this personal goal.

Why it matters

The Boston Marathon is an iconic event that draws runners from around the world, and Demeris' story highlights how the race can be a platform for raising awareness and funds for important causes. Massachusetts General Hospital is a renowned medical institution, and the funds raised by Demeris will support critical initiatives in emergency preparedness, cancer research, and veteran support.

The details

Demeris, originally from Sutton, Massachusetts, has personal connections to the three causes she is supporting through the MGH Marathon Team. Her best friend is a nurse in MGH's Emergency Department, her mother is a two-time breast cancer survivor, and her husband is an OEF veteran who now serves in the Massachusetts Army National Guard. Demeris previously worked as a technician in a breast cancer research lab, giving her firsthand experience with the importance of funding cancer care and research.

  • Demeris will be running the 130th Boston Marathon on April 21, 2026.

The players

Armanda Demeris

A 35-year-old working wife and mother of two from North Attleboro, Massachusetts, who is running her first-ever marathon to raise funds for the Massachusetts General Hospital Fund.

Alisia

Demeris' best friend, who is a night nurse in the Emergency Department at Massachusetts General Hospital.

Sandra Roy

Demeris' mother, who is a two-time breast cancer survivor.

George Demeris

Demeris' husband, who is an OEF veteran and now serves as a pilot with the Massachusetts Army National Guard.

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What they’re saying

“Being able to raise money for this charity adds even more meaning to something already so special.”

— Armanda Demeris (boston.com)

What’s next

Demeris will be running the 130th Boston Marathon on April 21, 2026.

The takeaway

Demeris' story demonstrates how the Boston Marathon can be a powerful platform for raising funds and awareness for important causes close to runners' hearts, from emergency response and cancer research to supporting veterans and their families.