Our mission is to shatter limitations and elevate aspirations of teens and young adults, ages 16-29, living with cancer, HIV and rare genetic disorders. By supporting Next Step, you’re providing seriously ill young people with a safe community where they can connect with peers going through similar medical experiences and learn important life skills that will improve their transition to adulthood. Click here to learn about our community, music and mentorship programs that are provided at no cost to our young participants.
Click here to run the 50th Annual Falmouth Road Race on Sunday, August 21, 2022, for Next Step.
Yes. Click here to apply to run the 127th Boston Marathon on Monday, April 17, 2023, for Next Step on behalf of the John Hancock Marathon Nonprofit Program.
Yes. We require all of our charity athletes to raise a specific fundraising minimum based on the event. We will charge your credit card during the application process.
Yes. Coach Keri Boyle will provide you with a personalized training schedule and answer any questions you may have to make sure you cross the finish line your way!
No. You are not committed to any Next Step event if you submit the interest form on this page. We will reach out to you once we receive your interest form.
For more information about joining Team Next Step, contact Nancy Hays, Next Step Development Director at 617.864.2921/nancy@nextstepnet.org.