Running for a Cause: Jason Boschan's Dementia Research Journey

Jason Boschan, 46, started fundraising for dementia research in 2010 after his grandfather's diagnosis with primary progressive aphasia. Inspired by others running for life-threatening diseases, Boschan created "Run4Papa" to raise money for dementia research. He has since completed 81 races, mostly half-marathons or longer, and raised over $381,000 for the Healthy Aging and Alzheimer's Research Care Center at the University of Chicago.

Key Takeaways:

• Jason Boschan started "Run4Papa" in 2010 after his grandfather's diagnosis with primary progressive aphasia.
• Boschan has completed 81 races, mostly half-marathons or longer, and raised over $381,000 for dementia research.
• He has run marathons on all seven continents and completed a marathon or half-marathon in 41 of the 50 US states.
• Boschan's goal is to complete a marathon or half-marathon in all 50 US states to raise awareness and funds for dementia research.
• Run4Papa has no employees or extra costs, and all the money raised goes directly to dementia research.
• Boschan's cause is dedicated to his grandfather, Papa, and aims to help find a treatment for those suffering from the disease.

Statistics:

• $381,000: The amount raised for dementia research through Run4Papa.
• 81: The number of races completed by Jason Boschan.
• 41: The number of US states in which Boschan has completed a marathon or half-marathon.
• 7: The number of continents on which Boschan has completed a marathon.
• 50: The number of US states in which Boschan aims to complete a marathon or half-marathon.

Sources:

• Duluth News Tribune (June 2023)
• Tribune Content Agency, LLC