CTMS Weekly Bulletin

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Brenna Strong – Boston Marathon Fundraiser

Brenna was diagnosed with a rare bone cancer called Ewing sarcoma in the summer of 2024. After nearly seven months of treatment, she was declared cancer-free. Unfortunately, Brenna experienced a relapse in September 2025. Because of groundbreaking research at the Jimmy Fund Clinic at Dana-Farber, Brenna was part of the LEOPARD Project — a research initiative that detected her relapse early through a simple blood test. Thanks to this early detection and her incredible medical team, she was able to begin treatment again right away.

This would not have been possible without the extraordinary doctors, nurses, researchers, and child life staff at Dana-Farber and innovative research programs like LEOPARD. Brenna's friend Michaela from the Jimmy Fund Clinic is running the 130th Boston Marathon for Brenna and all the amazing kids at JFC. Brenna and Michaela wanted to do something together to raise awareness for pediatric cancer and help find a cure. What better way than some new apparel!

To know Brenna is to love her. She is an extraordinary girl with a heart of gold and a passion for helping others. Brenna believes positivity leads the way! We invite you to join us in uniting together to help defy cancer with Brenna Strong apparel. All proceeds go directly to cancer research.

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CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW TO ORDER

https://www.bonfire.com/brenna-strong-boston-marathon-fundraiser/?fbclid=IwY2xjawP6yZ9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFoaEdpQjhZdG5RbHlCem9Lc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHuTNuXYo8ETMvMbwMQgU9xHBwDJg28o0WY4FbDj9s-f9_lfCagT7CmakY1hT_aem_KTkEGhn49979LHcJ1m-GJQ

All levels are welcome together and we will teach, learn, and practice. Bring your yarn and hook if you have them. We will also have supplies to help get you started.

If interested, sign up below:

https://forms.gle/wSXGfuUner2w3zdv8

Thanks to the Rutland Cultural Council for funding part of this opportunity for CTMS through a grant. 8th grade students will be participating in drumming lessons throughout the day and then a Full school assembly will happen at the end of the day.

On January 17, 2026, Project 351 launched its 16th year in Boston, uniting 8th-grade ambassadors from across Massachusetts to kick off a "Revolution of Love" in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King. The Class of 2026 focused on service, compassion, and addressing food insecurity, with over 400 ambassadors participating in service projects at sites including Cradles to Crayons and IBEW 103 in Dorchester.