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The Progeria Research Foundation is proud to be a part of the 129th Boston Marathon\u00ae presented by Bank of America, taking place on April 21, 2025. Meet our 2025 Team PRF Runners!<\/p>\n
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Tyler’s fundraising page<\/b><\/a>
Tyler Batesko, a 30-year-old New Jersey resident, lives with his wife, Reed, and their daughter, Ellie.\u00a0Fourteen years ago, Tyler\u2019s cousin\u2019s daughter, Zoey, was diagnosed with Progeria, which brought his family closer to The Progeria Research Foundation (PRF). Over the years, they have organized numerous fundraisers to support the foundation\u2019s efforts. Tyler is deeply honored to be participating in the marathon to raise awareness and funds for this incredible cause.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_team_member][et_pb_team_member name=”Ann Katliarov” image_url=”https:\/\/www.progeriaresearch.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Ann-K-BM.png” admin_label=”Ann Katliarov” module_class=”prf-person-module” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ position_font=”|700|||||||” position_text_color=”#00B2E2″ custom_margin=”||45px” link_option_url=”https:\/\/bit.ly\/AnnKBostonMarathon” z_index_tablet=”500″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
Ann’s<\/strong> fundraising page<\/b><\/a>
Ann Katliarov is a 51-year-old New Jersey resident originally from New York. She is a cat and dog mommy. Her longest race was an ultra when she did 101 miles.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_team_member][et_pb_team_member name=”Kishore Kolupoti” image_url=”https:\/\/www.progeriaresearch.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/KishoreBM.png” admin_label=”Kishore Kolupoti” module_class=”prf-person-module” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ position_font=”|700|||||||” position_text_color=”#00B2E2″ custom_margin=”||45px” link_option_url=”https:\/\/bit.ly\/KishoreBostonMarathon” z_index_tablet=”500″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
Kishore’s<\/strong> fundraising page<\/b><\/a>
Kishore Kolupoti is a passionate runner from Tampa, Florida, who dreams of conquering the Boston Marathon and achieving the prestigious Abbott World Marathon Majors Six Star finish. His running journey began later in life, starting with just 800 meters before he was completely out of breath. He firmly believes that “age is just a number\u201d. With determination and the unwavering support of his incredible run group, friends, and family, he pushed beyond his limits. In just 9 months, he achieved the unthinkable: completing his first marathon.<\/p>\nThat milestone sparked a deep passion not only for running but also for giving back. Since then, he has had the privilege of running marathons worldwide while supporting various global charities as part of the Abbott World Marathon Majors.<\/p>\n
Kishore says, \u201cMy lifelong dream of running the Boston Marathon takes on a special meaning this year. I\u2019m running not just for myself but to raise awareness and funds for The Progeria Research Foundation\u2014a cause close to my heart. This race represents the perfect intersection of my love for running and my commitment to making a difference. Let\u2019s cross the finish line together, one step at a time!\u201d<\/p>\n
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Charu’s<\/strong> fundraising page<\/b><\/a>
Charu Panajkar is from Cary, North Carolina. His running journey began about seven years ago when he set a goal of running a marathon by the time he turned 50. It seemed like an impossible task at the time, having never run before in his life, but one thing to know about him is when he sets his mind to accomplishing something, he does it. Six months later, he finished his first marathon and even though he was sore and could barely move for days after, he knew he wasn\u2019t finished running yet. His next goal: an under 5-hour marathon, he ran two years later. And he set his next goal of finishing the Abbott World Series and getting all 6 stars. Throughout his life he has supported various charities committed to improving lives, and so he says, \u201cI knew then that I wanted Boston to be the last star in my cap because of the wonderful spirit of giving that surrounds this race. The Progeria Research Foundation encapsulates values I hold dear to my heart, and I am grateful to have the opportunity to support them while running the 2025 Boston Marathon.\u201d<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_team_member][et_pb_team_member name=”Solice Reynoso” image_url=”https:\/\/www.progeriaresearch.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Solice-Reynoso.jpeg” admin_label=”Solice Reynoso” module_class=”prf-person-module” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ position_font=”|700|||||||” position_text_color=”#00B2E2″ custom_margin=”||45px” link_option_url=”https:\/\/bit.ly\/SoliceBostonMarathon” z_index_tablet=”500″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
Solice’s<\/strong> fundraising page<\/b><\/a>
Solice Reynoso is a 37-year-old originally from Lynn, MA. Growing up as an athlete he never thought running would become such a major factor in his life. But when COVID hit, and everything shut down, running took over. Not only did running get him away from the day to day stresses it made him realize how beneficial running is not only for the body but the mental health as well and about a year into running he created a Run Club\/Nonprofit organization (Running United Nationwide) based off of mental health and month to month awareness that were attached with the current month. 4 years later they have established a strong foundation and a great team of runners across the US. Every year they host events to give back to the community and try to show no matter where you come from you can always find a way to make a difference!<\/p>\nFun Fact: He\u2019s a professional barber going on 9 years. He has 2 beautiful children: his daughter Janiyah is 16 years old, and his son Lyric is 9 and they are both heavily involved in the community events and both also have an interest in running.<\/p>\n
He says, \u201cI chose to run for The Progeria Research Foundation because of the never-ending work they put out for this rare disease. They have a never-ending love and passion for those with Progeria and no matter what they put all those children and adults first! The PRF is an outstanding community that will never give up on finding a cure and that alone made me fall in love with them and they will always have my utmost respect and support! I can\u2019t wait to run Boston as a team! Go PRF!!\u201d<\/p>\n
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Andrea’s<\/strong> fundraising page<\/b><\/a>
Andrea Tapparello is a 29-year-old from Nove, Italy and is part of the running group Sammy Runners. He\u2019s a technical designer and he was friends with the late Sammy Basso who had Progeria and passed away in October 2024.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_team_member][et_pb_team_member name=”Andrea Tonietto” image_url=”https:\/\/www.progeriaresearch.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Andrea-ToniettoBM.png” admin_label=”Andrea Tonietto” module_class=”prf-person-module” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ position_font=”|700|||||||” position_text_color=”#00B2E2″ custom_margin=”||45px” link_option_url=”https:\/\/bit.ly\/AToniettoBostonMarathon” z_index_tablet=”500″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
Andrea’s<\/strong> fundraising page<\/b><\/a>
Andrea Tonietto is a 29-year-old from Rossano Veneto, Italy and is part of the running group Sammy Runners. He\u2019s an engineer and he was friends with the late Sammy Basso who had Progeria and passed away in October 2024.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_team_member][et_pb_team_member name=”Bayli Tucker” image_url=”https:\/\/www.progeriaresearch.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/BayliBM.png” admin_label=”Bayli Tucker” module_class=”prf-person-module” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ position_font=”|700|||||||” position_text_color=”#00B2E2″ custom_margin=”||45px” link_option_url=”https:\/\/bit.ly\/BayliBostonMarathon” z_index_tablet=”500″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
Bayli’s<\/strong> fundraising page<\/b><\/a>
Bayli Tucker is a school social worker with a big heart for helping kids and families thrive! \ud83d\udc96 When she\u2019s not supporting her students, you can find her enjoying life with her two rescue dogs and her beloved cat. \ud83d\udc36\ud83d\udc3e\ud83d\udc31<\/p>\nShe says, \u201cRunning is one of my favorite ways to practice self-care, and I\u2019m thrilled to be part of the Progeria Research Foundation team! Running with PRF means being part of a dedicated community working to raise awareness and support for children affected by Progeria, and knowing that each step I take contributes to an incredible cause that fills me with pride and motivation.\u201d \ud83c\udfc3\u200d\u2640\ufe0f\u2728<\/p>\n
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Tyler’s fundraising page<\/b><\/a> [\/et_pb_team_member][et_pb_team_member name=”Ann Katliarov” image_url=”https:\/\/www.progeriaresearch.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Ann-K-BM.png” admin_label=”Ann Katliarov” module_class=”prf-person-module” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ position_font=”|700|||||||” position_text_color=”#00B2E2″ custom_margin=”||45px” link_option_url=”https:\/\/bit.ly\/AnnKBostonMarathon” z_index_tablet=”500″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Ann’s<\/strong> fundraising page<\/b><\/a> [\/et_pb_team_member][et_pb_team_member name=”Kishore Kolupoti” image_url=”https:\/\/www.progeriaresearch.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/KishoreBM.png” admin_label=”Kishore Kolupoti” module_class=”prf-person-module” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ position_font=”|700|||||||” position_text_color=”#00B2E2″ custom_margin=”||45px” link_option_url=”https:\/\/bit.ly\/KishoreBostonMarathon” z_index_tablet=”500″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Kishore’s<\/strong> fundraising page<\/b><\/a> That milestone sparked a deep passion not only for running but also for giving back. Since then, he has had the privilege of running marathons worldwide while supporting various global charities as part of the Abbott World Marathon Majors.<\/p>\n Kishore says, \u201cMy lifelong dream of running the Boston Marathon takes on a special meaning this year. I\u2019m running not just for myself but to raise awareness and funds for The Progeria Research Foundation\u2014a cause close to my heart. This race represents the perfect intersection of my love for running and my commitment to making a difference. Let\u2019s cross the finish line together, one step at a time!\u201d<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_team_member][et_pb_team_member name=”Charu Panajkar” image_url=”https:\/\/www.progeriaresearch.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/CharuBM.png” admin_label=”Charu Panajkar” module_class=”prf-person-module” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ position_font=”|700|||||||” position_text_color=”#00B2E2″ custom_margin=”||45px” link_option_url=”https:\/\/bit.ly\/CharuBostonMarathon” z_index_tablet=”500″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Charu’s<\/strong> fundraising page<\/b><\/a> [\/et_pb_team_member][et_pb_team_member name=”Solice Reynoso” image_url=”https:\/\/www.progeriaresearch.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Solice-Reynoso.jpeg” admin_label=”Solice Reynoso” module_class=”prf-person-module” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ position_font=”|700|||||||” position_text_color=”#00B2E2″ custom_margin=”||45px” link_option_url=”https:\/\/bit.ly\/SoliceBostonMarathon” z_index_tablet=”500″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Solice’s<\/strong> fundraising page<\/b><\/a> Fun Fact: He\u2019s a professional barber going on 9 years. He has 2 beautiful children: his daughter Janiyah is 16 years old, and his son Lyric is 9 and they are both heavily involved in the community events and both also have an interest in running.<\/p>\n He says, \u201cI chose to run for The Progeria Research Foundation because of the never-ending work they put out for this rare disease. They have a never-ending love and passion for those with Progeria and no matter what they put all those children and adults first! The PRF is an outstanding community that will never give up on finding a cure and that alone made me fall in love with them and they will always have my utmost respect and support! I can\u2019t wait to run Boston as a team! Go PRF!!\u201d<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_team_member][et_pb_team_member name=”Andrea Tapparello” image_url=”https:\/\/www.progeriaresearch.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Andrea-TapparelloBM.png” admin_label=”Andrea Tapparello” module_class=”prf-person-module” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ position_font=”|700|||||||” position_text_color=”#00B2E2″ custom_margin=”||45px” link_option_url=”https:\/\/bit.ly\/ATapparelloBostonMarathon” z_index_tablet=”500″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Andrea’s<\/strong> fundraising page<\/b><\/a> [\/et_pb_team_member][et_pb_team_member name=”Andrea Tonietto” image_url=”https:\/\/www.progeriaresearch.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Andrea-ToniettoBM.png” admin_label=”Andrea Tonietto” module_class=”prf-person-module” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ position_font=”|700|||||||” position_text_color=”#00B2E2″ custom_margin=”||45px” link_option_url=”https:\/\/bit.ly\/AToniettoBostonMarathon” z_index_tablet=”500″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Andrea’s<\/strong> fundraising page<\/b><\/a> [\/et_pb_team_member][et_pb_team_member name=”Bayli Tucker” image_url=”https:\/\/www.progeriaresearch.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/BayliBM.png” admin_label=”Bayli Tucker” module_class=”prf-person-module” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ position_font=”|700|||||||” position_text_color=”#00B2E2″ custom_margin=”||45px” link_option_url=”https:\/\/bit.ly\/BayliBostonMarathon” z_index_tablet=”500″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Bayli’s<\/strong> fundraising page<\/b><\/a> She says, \u201cRunning is one of my favorite ways to practice self-care, and I\u2019m thrilled to be part of the Progeria Research Foundation team! Running with PRF means being part of a dedicated community working to raise awareness and support for children affected by Progeria, and knowing that each step I take contributes to an incredible cause that fills me with pride and motivation.\u201d \ud83c\udfc3\u200d\u2640\ufe0f\u2728<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_team_member][et_pb_team_member name=”Max Tuttman” image_url=”https:\/\/www.progeriaresearch.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/MaxTBM.png” admin_label=”Max Tuttman” module_class=”prf-person-module” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ position_font=”|700|||||||” position_text_color=”#00B2E2″ custom_margin=”||45px” link_option_url=”https:\/\/bit.ly\/MaxTBostonMarathon” z_index_tablet=”500″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
Tyler Batesko, a 30-year-old New Jersey resident, lives with his wife, Reed, and their daughter, Ellie.\u00a0Fourteen years ago, Tyler\u2019s cousin\u2019s daughter, Zoey, was diagnosed with Progeria, which brought his family closer to The Progeria Research Foundation (PRF). Over the years, they have organized numerous fundraisers to support the foundation\u2019s efforts. Tyler is deeply honored to be participating in the marathon to raise awareness and funds for this incredible cause.<\/p>\n
Ann Katliarov is a 51-year-old New Jersey resident originally from New York. She is a cat and dog mommy. Her longest race was an ultra when she did 101 miles.<\/p>\n
Kishore Kolupoti is a passionate runner from Tampa, Florida, who dreams of conquering the Boston Marathon and achieving the prestigious Abbott World Marathon Majors Six Star finish. His running journey began later in life, starting with just 800 meters before he was completely out of breath. He firmly believes that “age is just a number\u201d. With determination and the unwavering support of his incredible run group, friends, and family, he pushed beyond his limits. In just 9 months, he achieved the unthinkable: completing his first marathon.<\/p>\n
Charu Panajkar is from Cary, North Carolina. His running journey began about seven years ago when he set a goal of running a marathon by the time he turned 50. It seemed like an impossible task at the time, having never run before in his life, but one thing to know about him is when he sets his mind to accomplishing something, he does it. Six months later, he finished his first marathon and even though he was sore and could barely move for days after, he knew he wasn\u2019t finished running yet. His next goal: an under 5-hour marathon, he ran two years later. And he set his next goal of finishing the Abbott World Series and getting all 6 stars. Throughout his life he has supported various charities committed to improving lives, and so he says, \u201cI knew then that I wanted Boston to be the last star in my cap because of the wonderful spirit of giving that surrounds this race. The Progeria Research Foundation encapsulates values I hold dear to my heart, and I am grateful to have the opportunity to support them while running the 2025 Boston Marathon.\u201d<\/p>\n
Solice Reynoso is a 37-year-old originally from Lynn, MA. Growing up as an athlete he never thought running would become such a major factor in his life. But when COVID hit, and everything shut down, running took over. Not only did running get him away from the day to day stresses it made him realize how beneficial running is not only for the body but the mental health as well and about a year into running he created a Run Club\/Nonprofit organization (Running United Nationwide) based off of mental health and month to month awareness that were attached with the current month. 4 years later they have established a strong foundation and a great team of runners across the US. Every year they host events to give back to the community and try to show no matter where you come from you can always find a way to make a difference!<\/p>\n
Andrea Tapparello is a 29-year-old from Nove, Italy and is part of the running group Sammy Runners. He\u2019s a technical designer and he was friends with the late Sammy Basso who had Progeria and passed away in October 2024.<\/p>\n
Andrea Tonietto is a 29-year-old from Rossano Veneto, Italy and is part of the running group Sammy Runners. He\u2019s an engineer and he was friends with the late Sammy Basso who had Progeria and passed away in October 2024.<\/p>\n
Bayli Tucker is a school social worker with a big heart for helping kids and families thrive! \ud83d\udc96 When she\u2019s not supporting her students, you can find her enjoying life with her two rescue dogs and her beloved cat. \ud83d\udc36\ud83d\udc3e\ud83d\udc31<\/p>\n
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