Center Harbor Couple's son running for good cause in Boston Marathon April 16

BOSTON — David Concannon, the son of William and Elisabeth Concannon of Center Harbor, is running the April 16 Boston Marathon for the benefit of Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program (BHCHP).

"BHCHP delivers critical healthcare services to a vulnerable population among us, Boston’s homeless men, woman, and children," said Concannon, who is running his second Boston Marathon. "Every time I lace up my sneakers to run, I think about the program, the donations I have received to support it, and know that everyone involved with this marathon team is making a difference."

Concannon, director of finance and administration for The Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers, Inc., said the mild weather this winter and his new Global Positioning System watch have made training very enjoyable. "You still have to get out and log the miles, but there haven’t been any real excuses for not hitting the pavement," he said. Concannon said he is grateful to his employer, its subsidiary, Commonwealth Purchasing Group, his family and friends for their fundraising support.

To donate to Concannon’s run, visit www.crowdrise.com/TeamBHCHP2012/fundraiser/davidconcannon.

Founded in 1985, BHCHP has evolved into the largest and most comprehensive health care for the homeless program in the country, delivering services to more than 12,000 homeless men, women and children a year at more than 80 shelters and sites. For more information, visit www.bhchp.org.

PHOTO CAPTION:

David Concannon, the son of Center Harbor residents William and Elisabeth Concannon, is shown with his three children (L-R Audrey, 8, Paige, 11 and Matthew, 14.) at the 2011 Bruins Stanley Cup parade in Boston. (Courtesy photo)