Ben's Annual Tradition

This is Ben Strevens’ fourth year in a row running the NYC Marathon in honor of his mother, Anne Linford, and his uncle, Bob Linford. Anne was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in 2000, and in 2007, against all probability, Bob too was diagnosed. Ben runs annually for these two special people, both of whom demonstrated grace, courage and determination in their respective battles against the disease. Running the NYC Marathon has “become an annual tradition” for Ben, who has also participated in the Empire State Building Run-Up in years past. Though both Anne and Bob have passed, the vast progress that has been made in treating this disease gives Ben hope that keeps him running each year.