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Thank you for visiting our page dedicated to honoring the life and memory of Lingzi Lu, who lost her life in the 2013 Boston marathon bombings. It is our hope to keep shining Lingzi’s light with the world by completing good works in her name and forging strong relationships with partner organizations that focus on community, education and family.

Lingzi Foundation

The Lingzi Foundation is a 501 (c) (3), not-for-profit organization based in Boston, Massachusetts formed by the family of Lu Lingzi, who perished during the Boston Marathon bombing attack, to preserve and perpetuate Lingzi’s life example.

The Foundation provides opportunities to those who share Lingzi’s ambition and dreams to enrich their lives, open their minds, and break down barriers by learning from her positive spirit, unparalleled work ethic, perseverance, and humanism.

Lingzi lived life fully with joy by appreciating family and friends, food and its ability to bring people together, and the beauty of the environment around her. The Foundation seeks to identify and partner with organizations that share these passions and support their inspirational initiatives.

Read Lingzi’s Story

130th Boston Marathon® – Join Team Lingzi

We are pleased to announce that the Lingzi Foundation is now accepting applications to run as part of Team Lingzi for the 130th Boston Marathon® on April 20, 2026! We are seeking runners of all capabilities who feel connected to our mission of remembering Lingzi’s life through charitable actions and community building.

Applications Open – Apply Today!

Lingzi Book Club

The Lingzi Book Club continued its partnership with the Boston Police Department to launch this year’s AAPI Heritage Month reading series. It was a meaningful way to celebrate culture and share AAPI heritage while building trust and connection with young community members. We’re proud to mark this month alongside Boston Public Schools, the Mayor’s Office of Early Childhood, and the Boston Police Department, and deeply grateful for their support in making this special event possible.

Teach Me To Fish

The 2025 ‘Teach Me To Fish’ cooking program brought smiles, tasty recipes, and hands-on fun to the future chefs of the Condon Community Center! Special thanks to our partners in this program – Boston Police Activities League, Inc., BCYF Condon, the Boston Police Foundation, and the police officers at Boston Police Community Engagement Bureau, who interact regularly with our youth and their families to make the program a success. Check out some of these delicious dishes created by our participants and more on Teach Me To Fish.