Colombian Doctor Runs Boston Marathon to Support Trauma Healing · Global Voices

Dr. Juan Herrera Escobar runs not only for passion, but for purpose. This year, Brigham and Women’s Hospital’s physician-researcher will participate in the Boston marathon representing the Stepping Strong Center, an organization dedicated to transforming the way we face trauma, from prevention to treatment and recovery after the Boston Marathon bombing in 2013. Dr. Herrera decided to study medicine with the aim of turning pain into purpose. “The…