Welcome Neel Gopalakrishnan to this year’s Boston Marathon. #TeamTrinity! Neel, who will be joining Team Trinity from Australia, originally heard about TBC through his employer’s partnership Global Partners. TBC’s focus on social equality is what initially caught Neel’s eye and something that he identifies closely with. Growing up in India, Neel witnessed various forms of discrimination based on caste, religion, and wealth. Because of this, Neel chooses to support any initiatives that reduce discrimination and promote inclusiveness. He states, “Trinity Boston Connects’ focus on bringing inclusiveness to people of color is particularly noteworthy.” Neel has participated in several marathons but, this will be his first Boston Marathon. We look forward to cheering for him on April 15th! To support Neel, click the link in our bio to donate toward his fundraising goal. https://lnkd.in/dDEYxDq3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #BostonMarathon #BostonMarathon2024 #TeamTrinity #Boston #youth #community #Boston128 #BostonStrong
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