More than 30,000 participants hit the streets of Boston, MA, USA, on April 17, hoping to make history by completing the grueling 26.2-mile marathon.

This year marks the 127th marathon; however, top of mind for the athletes and spectators were the victims of the horrific bombing that occurred a decade earlier.

It was in response to the marathon bombing that Arpin Strong was born. As with many tragic events, it fuelled a desire in Arpin's employees to band together and help. And what started as a grassroots effort to support those impacted by the events of that day evolved into a global campaign engaging Arpin’s employees, customers, supplier partners, and other non-profit organisations. Today, Arpin Strong supports charities ranging from homelessness and hunger prevention, veteran and first responder support, healthcare and medical research, wildlife and animal rescue, sustainability and green initiatives, disaster relief, human services, and diversity and inclusion causes.

Karen Bannon, Arpin Strong's Vice President said, "Positive change does not happen by accident. It takes the collective actions of people worldwide committed to empowering impoverished and marginalised populations to achieve social, economic, and healthcare equality."

At Arpin Strong, our humanitarian commitment is inclusive, permanent, and global in scope. Our team has perfectly synchronised hearts and are always supportive and welcoming to everyone who wants to be a part of something bigger.;

Photo: Arpin Strong's Vice President, Karen Bannon