Nonprofits Raise Funds via Marathon, Despite Explosions

massnonprofit.org ::: April 16, 2013 — Dozens of Massachusetts nonprofits fielded runners in the117th Boston Marathon yesterday—some for the first time, others building on previous efforts—to raise funds for ongoing programs, with many athletes prevented from completing the 26.2 mile-course due to dual explosions near the finish line shortly before 3 p.m.