Local man defies the odds to run Boston Marathon at 80 for Parkinson’s awareness
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Published on April 20, 2026.
Steve Gilbert, an 80-year-old man, is running the Boston Marathon for the first time after being diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease 22 years ago. He credits a unique boxing program, Rock Steady Boxing Boston, for his transformation. The training helped him become an athlete and introduced him to running. The event is part of a campaign to raise awareness of the disease.
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