Hello Ashland! My name is Joanne Forrest and I am so honored and excited to be running the 2025 Boston Marathon for the Town of Ashland! I am asking for your support to help me reach my $3,000 fundraising goal! All of your donations will go directly to supporting Ashland’s BAA Grant Program. Money raised by the runners is the sole source of funding for this program. Please help me in supporting Ashland!

I have been a Kindergarten teacher here in Ashland for 25 years now. I feel so much a part of this community. I have taught over 480 young Ashland Kindergarteners in my career so far. Many families I have taught more than one or sometimes all of their children. They have become a part of my life and I would love the opportunity to help raise money for the town of Ashland, its families and children!

I ran the Chicago Marathon in 2022 and the Boston Marathon has been a lifelong dream of mine. In truth, one of my biggest goals is to complete the three US major marathons: Chicago, Boston, and New York City. I am so excited to check Boston off my list next! 

I know how important the marathon is to the town of Ashland and beyond. I help my students make signs each year for them to hold while cheering. It would mean the world to me to be able to support the community that has given me so much as a teacher and one that I feel so a part of. 

If you are able, I hope that you will consider donating in my name. You can do so through the town of Ashland website and follow the prompts or venmo @Joanne-Forrest-6. Your support is greatly appreciated! I look forward to seeing you all as I run through! 

Thank you!

Joanne Forrest