Rick Ricciardi looks forward to meeting the Massachusetts State Police trooper who sent him a hat when he runs in his second consecutive Boston Marathon on April 21 to support the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Photo by Randy Kambic
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Motivated to keep moving
Local runner returns to Boston Marathon to aid cancer research
Overcoming multiple health issues to be in the Boston Marathon last year, Naples seasonal resident Rick Ricciardi said seeing his daughter Caroline at two separate spots along the route, including at the dreaded Heartbreak Hill, “was such a boost.” Along with her roadside encouragement again when he takes his second consecutive run at the event on April 21 to raise funds for the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, he also looks forward to meeting someone who gave him extra motivation to cross the fabled finish line near Copley Square last year.