Harlem Lacrosse Receives $500,000 Donation as Part of Hale Family $26.2 Million Giving Effort Tied to the Boston Marathon

Harlem Lacrosse is grateful to be one of 72 organizations that received a donation from Rob Hale and his wife, Karen, as part of a $26.2 million giving effort tied to the 2024 Boston Marathon. Hale, co-founder and President of Granite Telecommunications LLC, ran the marathon for the first time on April 15, 2024.

“The Hale Family are among the most impactful philanthropists of our time, and it is a privilege to support the students and families of Harlem Lacrosse as their partners. The scale of the generosity is truly remarkable and it serves as a great source of inspiration for organizations like ours,” said Harlem Lacrosse CEO, Mike Levin. 

This gift is deeply impactful as our graduation cohorts grow year over year, and we continue to focus on long-term support of our students through educational coaching, lacrosse instruction and competition, social-emotional enrichment, and post-secondary/college pathing guidance.  The donation will provide support to over 1,200 current student-athletes in Harlem Lacrosse’s five regions as well as enable us to continue to scale in supporting the thousands that will follow in their footsteps.  

“Recognizing the immense impact the fabled Marathon has had on our proud city, we are humbled to be able to make these gifts to wonderful organizations throughout our region that support our community,’’ said Hale in an email letter to local charities sent moments after he crossed the finish line at Copley Square. “Please take and use this gift to further your vital mission. Together we make Boston Strong.”