BC starts Scholarship Fund for Marathon Couple

There were many inspirational stories that came out of the Boston Marathon Bombing, but one that captured the hearts and attention of the BC community was that of Patrick Downes '05 and his wife Jessica Kensky. Now the Boston College Class of 2005 has started a scholarship to honor both and is raising money in conjunction with BC. The class hopes to fully endow the scholarship and direct it towards students who have overcome adversity. If you are interested in pledging, learn more on the Boston College Strong Scholarship page.

GiveForward for BC couple injured in Marathon Bombing

I wanted to make you aware that there is a "giveforward" campaign for a BC couple injured during Monday's bombing. Patrick and Jess have a story very familiar to anyone who met a spouse in Boston (like me). Both have long recoveries ahead of them but the support of the BC community might make a little difference in their road back.