Boston Marathon 2015 Runner Profile: Kris van Herp

Name: Kris van Herp

Age: 36

Occupation: Behavior Consultant for SEEM Collaborative.

Marathon Experience: First timer

Reason for running: To raise money for the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and to fulfill a lifelong dream. I’ll also be running with my sister Bridget, who is also a first-time marathoner and running for the Dana-Farber Marathon Challenge.

Charity: Dana-Farber Marathon Challenge.

Bib number: 26365

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