Meet our runners
OCCUPATION:
Risk Analyst
RUNNING FOR TEAM HOYT BECAUSE:
Prior charity runner for Team Hoyt 2013 and 2014. Great experience to support Team Hoyt mission, raise awareness and be part of team of other runners who also had amazing stories of resilience and purpose.
*This year Adam has qualified for Boston and is returning to run for Team Hoyt as a qualified runner brining his own bib.
RACES COMPLETED:
Total 19 marathons and ultras.
Best time 3:10:55
Boston Marathon Twice:
2013 3:42
2014 3:35
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OCCUPATION:
Consultant
RUNNING FOR TEAM HOYT BECAUSE:
I've been following the Team Hoyt story for a few years now after my friend told me about the organization. It's an amazing feat of determination and perseverance that supports a cause I'd be honored to represent for my first marathon.
RACES COMPLETED:
First Boston & first marathon
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OCCUPATION:
Risk Analyst
RUNNING FOR TEAM HOYT BECAUSE:
I was recently speaking to Becca Pizzi about how motivated I was to get into this upcoming Boston Marathon and she told me about Team Hoyt. As a longtime spectator of the marathon, I was already familiar with their inspiring story. I knew I wanted my first marathon experience to be with a charity team, as it would enhance my motivation and add deeper meaning to my run. I took a deeper look into Team Hoyt’s mission and work that they do. With both of my parents being special education teachers, I felt an immediate connection to their message. Their dedication to promoting inclusion and empowerment resonated with me, reminding me of the values I grew up with. Joining this team not only felt like a personal commitment but also a way to honor my parents' work and contribute to a cause that truly matters.
RACES COMPLETED:
First Boston & first marathon
FUNDRAISING PAGE:
https://www.givengain.com/champion/caitlin-brincklow-1119189
OCCUPATION:
Pre-Doctoral Director of Endodontics
RUNNING FOR TEAM HOYT BECAUSE:
I've been following the Team Hoyt story for a few years now after my friend told me about the organization. It's an amazing feat of determination and perseverance that supports a cause I'd be honored to represent for my first marathon.
RACES COMPLETED:
Grandma's Marathon 2022 3:55
New York Marathon 2016 4:12
New York Marathon 2017 4:56
Fort Lauderdale marathon 2017 4:16
New York Marathon 2022 4:23
Chicago Marathon. 2017 4:18
Chicago Marathon 2019 4:47
London Marathon 2022 4:06
Berlin marathon 2022 4:12
Tokyo Marathon 2024 4:15
Palm Beach 2023 4:50
Big Cotton Marathon 2023 4:18
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OCCUPATION:
Healthcare
RUNNING FOR TEAM HOYT BECAUSE:
I’ve been inspired by Team Hoyt through Dick and Rick’s embodiment of resilience, determination and power of the human spirit. Seeing them compete and complete the Ironman Championships defies conventional limits and demonstrates that everyone deserves to participate and be included. It was an honor to be able to meet them while in Kona for the Ironman championship and their determination and perseverance have inspired me to complete two Ironman races myself.
RACES COMPLETED:
Ironman Arizona marathon: 5:06:05
Ironman Wisconsin marathon: 4:30:59
LA Marathon: 5:24:42
NY Marathon: 5:10:17
Chicago Marathon:4:35:38
Berlin Marathon:4:32:05
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OCCUPATION:
Hawk Investments
RUNNING FOR TEAM HOYT BECAUSE:
I am running for Team Hoyt because I believe in their mission and I am driven to help children.
RACES COMPLETED:
Chicago 2019
New York 2021
Chicago 2022
Vancouver 2023
New York 2023
DC 2024
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OCCUPATION:
LeasePilot – CEO
RUNNING FOR TEAM HOYT BECAUSE:
I am deeply moved by Team Hoyt and your mission to build character, self-confidence and self-esteem for disabled young people. After I read Devoted, which I couldn't put down, I knew that I had to participate and raise money for The Hoyt Foundation. I have given a few small donations to Team Hoyt to date and participated in the Team Hoyt Memorial this year (finished in 26th place). I also want to run for my family. To be able to have my family there to watch me run in this Boston Marathon would be the greatest gift I could ever hope for! I want very badly to participate in this marathon and to raise funds for Team Hoyt to help spread the word about Team Hoyt and to play my part in furthering this mission.
RACES COMPLETED:
Martha's Vineyard Marathon in 2020 – 4:07
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OCCUPATION:
Co-Owner Dugan Disability Law
RUNNING FOR TEAM HOYT BECAUSE:
During the process of choosing a charity to fundraise for, I knew I wanted to aim for one that drives my daily efforts to assist disabled people. In 2013 my husband and I founded Dugan Disability Law with the mission to help disabled people obtain benefits and improve their medical attention. Over the years, I have seen many of them give up on hope due to their condition and lack of help and self-purpose. However, once they experience the benefits of physical and psychological attention and interaction, they start getting a reason to go on. Now that my husband is retired and we are blessed with a comfortable life, we only take pro-bono cases and dedicate our time to legally representing and counseling disabled people who don't know how to navigate through the system and are overwhelmed by the long wait and bureaucracy of some institutions.
MARATHONS COMPLETED:
Miami – 2014: 5:16, 2015: 4:33
Fort Lauderdale 2015: 4:26
New Orleans 2016: 4:54
Marine Corps 2016: 4:49
NYC - 2015: 4:55. Second in 2022: 4:45.
Chicago 2017: 4:24
Berlin 2021, 4:47
Grandma's Marathon 2022, 4:25
London 2023, 4:21
Cottonwood, Utah 2023, 4:17
Tokyo 2024, 4:33
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OCCUPATION:
Sr. Revenue Operations Associate
RUNNING FOR TEAM HOYT BECAUSE:
Team Hoyt is the number one team that I want to run for. I have always felt a very strong connection to the story of Dick and Rick Hoyt because my younger sister Annika was born with Cerebral Palsy. I know the special connection that Dick and Rick had because I experience it every single day with my sister.
She is 20 years old now and I have had the privilege of watching her grow up. She can't walk or talk but I have seen what technology has been able to help her achieve. She has a walker and a bike that she can use along with an eye gaze system that allows her to communicate with us. Each time she uses her walker, or bike, or eye gaze system I see the smile that lights up her eyes and I know she doesn't feel handicapped in these moments - the same way that Rick felt.
RACES COMPLETED:
First Boston & first marathon
FUNDRAISING PAGE:
https://www.givengain.com/champion/isabelle-fournier-1108761
OCCUPATION:
Business Owner
RUNNING FOR TEAM HOYT BECAUSE:
I know Cam Hoyt (our wives are cousins) and we have spoken about running the Boston Marathon. It has always been a personal goal of mine to run the Boston Marathon. Before I had ever met Cam, I was always inspired by his grandfather Dick and his uncle Rick. Through their “Yes You Can” mentality, they have been an example for countless people proving it is possible to not only achieve your goals, but help others achieve theirs along the way. The Hoyt name is synonymous with the Boston Marathon.
RACES COMPLETED:
First Boston & first marathon
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OCCUPATION:
Retired Elementary School Principal/Teacher
RUNNING FOR TEAM HOYT BECAUSE:
As a marathon runner for the past ten years, I have had the privilege of traveling with Kelly McLay to Berlin, London, and Tokyo and would love to finish my 6-star journey contributing to the well-being of students/adults who have disabilities. As a former teacher and principal, I advocated for students with disabilities in my schools and prioritized their emotional and physical well-being by implementing programs for them and supporting their families. Whether it was a physical disability, or a mental disability, these students and families have a very special place in my heart and I am excited to raise funds to help them succeed in life.
RACES COMPLETED:
I have run 25 marathons. My most prominent are listed below:
Chicago- 10-7-2018 5 hours 30 minutes
New York -11-3-2019 5 hours 40 minutes
Berlin - 2021 5 hours 30 minutes
London- 2022 5 hours 50 minutes
Tokyo - 3-3-2024 5 hours 50 minutes
9 consecutive Los Angeles marathons- ranging from 5 and a half hours to 6 hours
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OCCUPATION:
Human Resources
RUNNING FOR TEAM HOYT BECAUSE:
My mother became disabled fairly young in life. She cannot walk or lift her arms. Supporting people with disabilities is something I can personally relate to and am passionate about.
RACES COMPLETED:
London 2022 - 4:24
Berlin 2023 - 4:14
Tokyo 2024 - 4:09
Chicago 2024 - 4:00:17
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OCCUPATION:
Sr. Revenue Operations Associate
RUNNING FOR TEAM HOYT BECAUSE:
I think the Hoyt family has an incredible story, and I still remember watching them compete in the marathon from a young age when I would watch the marathon. I'm inspired by the mission of the Hoyt Foundation and would be honored to run for the team.
RACES COMPLETED:
First Boston 7 first marathon
FUNDRAISING PAGE:
https://www.givengain.com/champion/lindsay-kalinowski-1116539
OCCUPATION:
Truly Nolen of America, Inc.
RUNNING FOR TEAM HOYT BECAUSE:
I was blessed to meet Dick in November 2017 and my special needs son, Luke, and I began racing soon after that. Meeting Rick at the BAA 5K in 2023 was the highlight of my Boston Marathon experience. It's my goal to push Luke in Boston when he's age eligible. I am a Hoyt Foundation Ambassador and recently wore my tie-dye Hoyt singlet at the London Marathon in April 2024. Luke and I run with Team Hoyt Arizona; he will walk the "kids mile" in his gait trainer and I push him in the 5K to half marathon races. Our next race is the "A" Mountain half marathon this Sunday where we have been training to PR. (Yes... the first two miles are up a mountain! And of course WE CAN!)
RACES COMPLETED:
London 2024 4:49
New York City 2023 4:39
Boston 2023 4:41
Honolulu 2022 5:43 (recovering from an injury)
Tucson 2021 5:04
Boston (Covid/Virtual) 2021
Mt Lemmon 2021 4:44
Rocket City (Virtual) 2020 5:14
FUNDRAISING PAGE:
https://www.givengain.com/project/michelle-raising-funds-for-the-hoyt-foundation-inc-91129
OCCUPATION:
Accountant
RUNNING FOR TEAM HOYT BECAUSE:
Running the Boston Marathon as part of Team Hoyt is a personal milestone and also a chance to contribute to the incredible work The Hoyt Foundation is doing. I am committed to training rigorously and raising awareness and funds to support this mission. I have been watching the Boston Marathon for as long as I can remember, and it has always been a dream of mine to participate. Running for a cause that provides more opportunities for individuals with disabilities is an absolute honor.
RACES COMPLETED:
First Boston & first time marathon runner
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OCCUPATION:
Grounds Crew
RUNNING FOR TEAM HOYT BECAUSE:
I want to run for team Hoyt because they are the best team out there and they are able to give back and help the community. My affiliation to team Hoyt is by family! Dick is my grandfather and Rick is my uncle and they inspire every step of my run. When my grandfather could no longer push Rick in races, I had the honor of stepping behind the chair. Rick and I were always close but that experience we shared changed my reason for running. I now know the answer to every challenge is YES YOU CAN!
RACES COMPLETED:
Boston Marathon 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Best Finish – 3:51
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