Boston Marathon
Kenya Project

John Hancock utilizes the venue of the Boston Marathon to teach third-grade students about the history of this international race and the distinctive fact that Kenyans have dominated the course for the past 17 years. Volunteers, including several executive managers, have educated more than 380 Boston youths on subjects ranging from Kenyan culture, tribes, Swahili language, geography as well as the history of this world-class race that takes place in Boston. The program is held at the African Tropical Forest exhibit in Boston's community zoo and includes a visit from Boston Marathon Kenyan champions as well as VIP seating at the finish line on race day.

John Hancock volunteers work with third grade students from the Lucy Stone and Mason Elementary Schools at the Franklin Park Zoo.

John Hancock volunteer works with two students learning interesting facts about Kenya.

A John Hancock volunteer, born in Kenya, answers questions the students have about the country.

John Hancock Senior Vice President of Government and Community Relations Jim Gallagher along with Vice President of Community Relations Carol Fulp participate in a workshop sharing information about John Hancock and the company's sponsorship of the Boston Marathon.

Four-time Boston Marathon winner Robert Cheruiyot and John Hancock Senior Vice President James Gallagher interact with third graders at Franklin Park.

Robert Cheruiyot, first Kenyan to win 4 Boston Marathon, signs autographs for the third graders.

Rita Jeptoo, 2006 Boston Marathon winner, greets students.

Lucy Stone and Mason Elementary School third grade students learn about the animals at the Franklin Park Zoo.

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