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Indigenous Peoples' Day Mural

At Boston Marathon Fan Fest, painter and muralist Yatika Starr Fields created a meaningful mural expressing the gratitude and history of Indigenous runners at the Boston Marathon. Celebrating both past and present participants, Fields' mural was inspired by runners such as Ellison Brown, Tom Longboat, and Patti Dillon. After race weekend, the mural was donated to Wings of America, an organization which focuses on building healthy Native communities through youth running initiatives.

Boston in the Fall

What's a trip to New England in the fall without apple picking? Members of the John Hancock Professional Athlete Team joined B.A.A. staff on an apple picking trip to Lookout Farm in Natick. For many of the athletes from Kenya it was their first time apple picking — a timeless tradition in Massachusetts.