Officer Sean Collier Memorial Fund
Still Making a Big Difference in the Lives of Many Children
It has been almost 13 years since the Boston Marathon terrorist bombing and Sean's killing in the line of duty. We are profoundly grateful for your incredible support and generosity. Your donations have made a significant impact on the lives of young adults. We cannot thank you enough for your commitment to this cause.
Join us in helping to make a difference in the lives of many children.
Upcoming Fundraisers before the 2026 Boston Marathon for the Sean Collier Memorial Fund
This is Why We Need Your Help Now
With the price increases in just about everything, families are hurting. The demand for the Memorial Fund programs is growing.
Communities are asking how they can bring these programs to their own towns. And the need—for safety, mentorship, and opportunity for these kids has never been greater.
Your donation will:
- Fund additional swimming sessions in more communities
- Train and equip more volunteer instructors
- Support after‑school programs that promote health and wellness
- Provide scholarships and enrichment opportunities
- Strengthen positive relationships between youth and law enforcement
- Carry forward Sean’s legacy of service and compassion
Join Us — Help Us Grow This Mission
As the 2026 Boston Marathon approaches, the Collier Strong Team which really consists of all who are involved in any way, runs with purpose: to continue to move forward with the mission that was so close to Sean; helping the kids and to building stronger and safer communities.
Your donation today will help expand these life‑changing programs to more towns, more families, and more kids who need them.
Together, we can continue the work Sean and so many others believe in. Together, we can help. Together, we can make a Difference.
Programs
Your donations at work
Going into our 4th year - Learn to Swim Program
Lowell Police Officer Christine Larocque (pictured in the pool) is one of the swim instructors helping these lucky kids.
Student role modeling
Lowell Student Police Academy |
School Scholarships
Greater Lowell Technical High School Students
On April 15, 2013, two explosives went off near the finish line of the Boston Marathon, killing three and wounding 264 people. The three killed by the explosions were 29-year-old Krystle Campbell, 8-year-old Martin Richard and 23-year-old Lingzi Lu.
Three days later, on April 18, 2013, at approximately 10:30 pm, Patrol Officer Collier was shot and killed by the two suspects wanted for the terrorist bomb attack during the Boston Marathon. Officer Collier was ambushed and shot multiple times by the suspects while seated in his patrol car on the campus of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Officer Collier was transported to the hospital where he died.
The bombing suspects were tracked to Watertown, MA were there was a shootout with law enforcement officers. One of the suspects was killed and Massachusetts Bay Transportation Police Officer Richard H. Donohue Jr. (a Police Academy classmate of Sean’s) was critically wounded but survived. Boston Police Department officer Dennis Simmonds was injured by an explosive device and he died of this injuries almost a year later on April 10, 2014. Eight other officers were also injured in the shootout with law enforcement officers.
The second suspect was apprehended the following day, tried and by unanimous decision sentenced to death on May 15, 2015.