Dallas woman runs Boston Marathon in memory of best friend

Brette Miller is running the 2026 Boston Marathon to support The Brain Aneurysm Foundation after losing her friend Angelle Lozano to a ruptured brain aneurysm.

Mar. 31, 2026 at 8:49pm

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An abstract, out-of-focus photograph in warm, hazy tones depicting a pair of running shoes on a blurred city street, conceptually representing the emotional journey of training and honoring a lost loved one.Brette Miller's marathon journey to honor her best friend's memory will raise vital funds and awareness for brain aneurysm research and support.Dallas Today

Brette Miller, a 25-year-old from Dallas, Texas, is running the 2026 Boston Marathon to honor her best friend Angelle Lozano, who tragically passed away at age 29 due to a ruptured brain aneurysm. Miller is raising funds for The Brain Aneurysm Foundation to support their mission of improving early detection, advancing research, and changing the statistics around brain aneurysm ruptures.

Why it matters

Brain aneurysms are a serious medical condition that affect 1 in 50 people in the United States, with 30,000 ruptures occurring each year, half of which are fatal. Miller's story highlights the devastating impact of brain aneurysms and the importance of supporting organizations like The Brain Aneurysm Foundation to drive progress in early detection and treatment.

The details

Brette Miller, a 25-year-old from Dallas, Texas, is running the 2026 Boston Marathon to honor her best friend Angelle Lozano, who passed away at the age of 29 due to a ruptured brain aneurysm. Miller describes Angelle as "full of life, a fiercely loyal and supportive friend, and always the brightest light in the room." She is running to raise funds for The Brain Aneurysm Foundation, an organization dedicated to improving early detection, advancing research, and changing the statistics around brain aneurysm ruptures.

  • Angelle Lozano tragically passed away last year at the age of 29.
  • Brette Miller is running the 2026 Boston Marathon.

The players

Brette Miller

A 25-year-old woman from Dallas, Texas, who is running the 2026 Boston Marathon in memory of her best friend Angelle Lozano.

Angelle Lozano

Brette Miller's best friend who tragically passed away at the age of 29 due to a ruptured brain aneurysm.

The Brain Aneurysm Foundation

An organization dedicated to improving early detection, advancing research, and changing the statistics around brain aneurysm ruptures.

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What they’re saying

“Angelle was full of life, a fiercely loyal and supportive friend, and always the brightest light in the room. I miss her every single day, and this journey of fundraising and training has given me a way to channel my grief into something meaningful.”

— Brette Miller

The takeaway

This story highlights the devastating impact of brain aneurysms and the importance of supporting organizations like The Brain Aneurysm Foundation, which are working to improve early detection, advance research, and ultimately change the statistics around this serious medical condition.