My family presented the second annual Maura Murray Scholarship on May 29, 2024 during a ceremony at Whitman-Hanson High School.  The scholarship was created last year in Maura’s honor to award a graduating senior who demonstrates outstanding academic and athletic achievement.  

Maura was a 2000 graduate of Whitman-Hanson and captain of the cross country team. She was a fierce competitor in track and cross country, setting multiple school records, selected as a Boston Globe All-Scholastic, and a US Nationals qualifier. She graduated fourth in her class and was a member of the National Honor Society.  

My family created the scholarship to recognize a scholar-athlete who embodies Maura’s enduring legacy of determination, leadership and work ethic.  This year’s recipient was selected by the Head Cross Country and Track Coach Mr. Stephen George saying in part, “Senior Lynn MCoy has been a member of our teams during her four years at Whitman-Hanson and has been an exemplary student-athlete.   Through her achievements in academics and athletics she has become an articulate and confident leader, much like Maura.”

Our family is honored to continue to keep Maura’s memory alive in such a positive way.  Many thanks to Coach George and Ms. Horan for their contributions.

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​To honor and remember Maura on her 41st birthday, our family, her friends, and supporters across the country are virtually participating in the third annual Maura Murray WOD (workout of the day) on May 4, 2023. It's the perfect way to remember Maura - breaking a sweat!
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This year we’re adding an “Acts of Kindness” challenge.  We encourage you to positively impact another person on Maura’s birthday!  It can be as simple as holding a door or helping a neighbor.  It captures the essence of Maura’s spirit, as she always went out of her way to help others.  Consider it like kind messages sent courtesy of Maura on this day.    

From an early age, Maura and I competed alongside each other in athletics, creating an everlasting bond. On May 4, 2023 Maura would celebrate her 41st birthday and if she were here, I know she would start the day off with a workout and undoubtedly do something kind.
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The WOD (aka, workout) consists of two events with special significance to Maura; a 2 mile run and 82 burpees. Maura’s best race was the 2 mile run and Maura’s birth year [82] will be the number of burpees guaranteed to make you sweat.

Supporters can join us by ordering an exclusive Maura WOD t-shirt to wear during the workout (at cost). You'll break a sweat, honor Maura, and walk away with a Maura WOD t-shirt! Share photos and videos on May 4th via social media and use the hashtag #MauraWOD, #mauramurray, #engagewithempathy to inspire others as we honor and remember my little sister Maura.

I look forward to seeing everyone [virtually] on May 4 and as always, thank you for your love and support - Maura would be amazed.
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Background: A WOD is an official functional movement workout performed on a given day.  Maura’s older sister and former teammate, Julie Murray, designed the Maura WOD based on a workout she wishes they could do together on Maura's birthday [May 4]. The workout is for everyone, and the 2 mile run and 82 burpees can be scaled to a 1-2 mile walk and 82 alternating step-ups depending on your fitness level.   

‘Acts of Kindness’ Challenge: Inspired by Robert Lynch’s “Maura Murray - Strength in Numbers” Facebook group community. Special thanks to Tammy from the “Maura’s Room” group for the graphic.

​Watch video for workout scaling options below or click here!  

Coming in February to a billboard near you! My family is excited to share that Maura will be featured on several digital billboards for the month of February in Massachusetts. Thanks to the effort of Tammy for making this happen. Huge thank you to Alyson from Logan Communications and Rochelle from Clear Channel. We firmly believe someone knows something and hope the exposure with the billboards will help towards resolution. If you happen to catch a glimpse, please share on social media with the hashtag #mauramurray.

Maura's 19th Anniversary Vigil is fast approaching. Although another year has passed, we feel closer than ever to answers. Please join us in a virtual vigil to honor Maura by lighting a candle on Thursday February 9, 2023 at 7:30 pm EST.  Take a photo and/or video and post to social media with #mauramurray #maura19 #engagewithempathy. Let’s light up the sky for Maura. For those who want to join in person, my family rented the Mountain Lakes Lodge for folks to gather on February 9th from 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm. The address is 73 Lodge Lane, Woodsville NH 03785 parking is available at the lodge. As always, we ask folks to be mindful and respectful of the neighborhood and Maura if attending in person.  

We will never give up even when the road seems endless. Thank you for your unwavering love and support on this long journey. 'We are coming for ya kid' - Fred Murray. 

 To honor and remember Maura on her 40th birthday, our family, her friends, and supporters across the country are virtually participating in the second annual Maura Murray WOD (workout of the day) on May 4, 2022. It's the perfect way to remember Maura - breaking a sweat!

From an early age, Maura and I competed along side each other in athletics, creating a bond we share to this day. On May 4, 2022 Maura would celebrate her 40th birthday and if she were here, I know we would start the day off with a workout - and probably end it with some friendly banter and beer!

The WOD (aka, workout) consists of two events with special significance to Maura; a 2 mile run and 82 burpees. Maura’s best race was the 2 mile run and Maura’s birth year [82] will be the number of burpees guaranteed to make you sweat.

Supporters can join us by ordering an exclusive Maura WOD t-shirt to wear during the workout (at cost). You'll break a sweat, honor Maura, and walk away with a Maura WOD t-shirt! Share photos, videos, and the results of your workout on May 4th via social media and use the hashtag #MauraMuscle to inspire others as we honor and remember my little sister Maura.

I look forward to seeing everyone [virtually] on May 4 and as always, thank you for your love and support - Maura would be amazed.

Background. A WOD is an official functional movement workout performed on a given day.  Maura’s older sister and former teammate, Julie Murray, designed the Maura WOD based on a workout she wishes they could do together on Maura's birthday [May 4]. The workout is for everyone, and the 2 mile run and 82 burpees can be scaled to a 1-2 mile walk and 82 alternating step-ups depending on your fitness level.   

Watch video from 2021 here!  
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