The Boston Marathon is on Monday.

I am running to raise donations to Pine Street Inn, a local organization dedicated to helping the homeless and recently homeless.

As a resident of the South End, I know all about the great work Pine Street Inn does - they are an important part of our community - a desperately-needed resource.

If you can help us out by making a contribution, it would be great. So far, friends and readers of this blog have donated over $1,700 toward my goal of $3,000.

You can sponsor me online by going here.

If you'd like to send a check, please contact me here.

Thanks a lot!

John