In celebration of Meb Keflezighi’s 10 year anniversary of his 2014 Boston Marathon victory, we will be featuring a Celebration of Meb, highlighting and sharing an aspect of Meb’s life on and off the track and roads leading up to the 2024 Boston Marathon on Monday, April 15. We are thankful to both Meb and Hawi (Meb’s brother and agent) for their partnership on this feature.
I worked most of my life to achieve something like winning the New York City and Boston Marathons, and now that I have done it, it is important to utilize my success to benefit others.
Meb Keflezighi
In 2010, Meb took his inspirational and positive energy from the roads to the rest of the world with the founding of the MEB Foundation. MEB is more than a name, it also stands for Maintaining Excellent Balance, which the Foundation uses as a benchmark in fulfilling its mission of being a leader in the areas of youth health, education, and fitness. It supports programs and events that:
- Empower youth and their families to “Maintain Excellent Balance”
- Provide the tools and resources to lead healthy lifestyles
- Engage youth in academics, in and out of school hours
- Provide opportunities for youth to play and learn positive life skills through involvement in sports
- Engage entire communities in promoting youth health, education, and fitness
Since 2010, they have provided grants to numerous programs in the USA and abroad, in addition having made donations of over 70,000 pairs of shoes to children and communities in need.
To support its mission, the MEB Foundation participates in the Boston and New York City Marathons’ charity teams programs. Runners can join Team MEB for these races by raising funds for the Foundation, which, after an application process for selection (and applications for New York City are now open), provides them entry into the race and unique experiences with Meb (the exclusive Team MEB singlet is pretty cool too!). The Foundation is a registered 501c3 and is also supported by donations from individuals and organizations.
Will you be in Boston for marathon weekend? You can support the MEB Foundation and enjoy a special opportunity to meet Meb in celebration of the 10-year anniversary of his Boston Marathon victory at a Foundation Brunch. Whether you’re a runner, a supporter, or simply someone eager to make a difference, the MEB Foundation Boston Brunch offers the perfect opportunity to do so.
