Dodgers News: A.J. Ellis And Wife Cindy Raise Over $54,000 During Boston Marathon

While the Los Angeles Dodgers were spending the past few months preparing for the 2016 season, A.J. Ellis’ wife Cindy was training for the 2016 Boston Marathon. The 26.2-mile distance presents both mental and physical challenges, though Cindy was running for a much larger purpose.

Announced prior to the race on A.J.’s Twitter account, the family matched donations up to $26,200 to raise awareness for pediatric cancer research. More specifically, Cindy was running in support of Rhyan Loos, who is in a battle with stage 4 neuroblastoma.

Loos is the granddaughter of Austin Peay State University basketball head coach Dave Loos; A.J. and Cindy both attended Austin Peay State University.

Given that the Dodgers played the San Francisco Giants on Sunday night with in a 5 p.m. nationally televised game, A.J. wasn’t able to join his family in Boston until early Monday morning after taking a red-eye flight.

Ellis showed his respect to the participants in the Boston Marathon, while also sneaking in some of his usual quick-wit on Twitter:

Cindy ran the marathon in just over three-and-a-half hours, and was referred to as the best athlete in the family:

Rhyan’s father and Missouri men’s basketball head coach Brad Loos showed his gratitude for the money raised:

After seeing the news, Cindy thanked those who donated in Rhyan’s honor:

Donations can still be made in support of Rhyan Loos here.