Tega Cay Community Cheers on Kelsey McGuire's Boston Marathon Success

Back in February, the Tega Cay Sun shared the inspiring story of Kelsey McGuire, a 21-year-old student at the University of Georgia and former Tega Cay resident, who was preparing to run the Boston Marathon to raise funds and awareness for cancer research. We are now delighted to report on Kelsey’s remarkable achievement.

Kelsey successfully completed the Boston Marathon, not only crossing the finish line but also surpassing her ambitious goal. She finished the race with an impressive time of 3 hours and 6 minutes, a testament to her dedication and training.

Adding to her success on the course, Kelsey also reached and exceeded her fundraising target of $4,000. This significant accomplishment was made possible in part by the generous support of many individuals within the Tega Cay and Fort Mill community, who rallied behind her cause.

Kelsey expressed her sincere gratitude to all those who contributed to her fundraising efforts and cheered her on during her marathon journey. Her heartfelt thank you message is shared below:

Dear friends, family, and supporters,

I just wanted to say a huge THANK YOU to all of you who donated to the Knox Martin Foundation and supported me in running the Boston Marathon. I’m so grateful for every single one of you—your generosity, encouragement, and belief in both me and this cause truly meant the world. And, with your help, we were able to raise $4,650 for innovative brain cancer research!

Running Boston was an incredible experience, but what made it really special was knowing I wasn’t doing it alone. Every mile was powered by your support, and I carried that with me all the way to the finish line. The work the Knox Martin Foundation does is so important, and I’m proud we could make a difference together.

Thanks again for being part of this journey—it wouldn’t have been the same without you!

With love & gratitude,

Kelsey McGuire & The Knox Martin Foundation Board of Directors

Running the Boston Marathon was not just about crossing the finish line for me—it was about honoring the memory of someone who was deeply important to me, and raising awareness and funds for a cause that has profoundly affected my life. I ran the Boston Marathon this year to support the Knox Martin Foundation, an organization dedicated to brain cancer research, in memory of my aunt who tragically lost her battle to this devastating disease. Learn more about my run here.