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Scituate resident Martin Geoghegan was named Alumni Walker of the Year for his efforts in the Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk: Your Way, presented by Hyundai.
Geoghegan was among a select group of awardees recognized at the virtual Extra Mile Brunch March 14 for their fundraising and commitment in the 32nd Jimmy Fund Walk event, held virtually this past October.
“It’s humbling,” Geoghegan said. “Cancer touches us all. We all know someone who has gone through it.”
Geoghegan first joined the Jimmy Fund Walk 19 years ago as a member of Zach’s Pack. He was an English teacher in Natick and happened to teach next door to Zach Galvin. The two bonded quickly over their similar personalities. Galvin, a cancer survivor, rallied his class to join him in his walk for the Jimmy Fund. Geoghegan was impressed and joined the Jimmy Fund Walk as well to support Galvin and his students. Each year, he has committed to walking a full 26.2 miles.