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Eddie Collins 5K Charity Road Race

Sat October 4, 2025 Clinton, MA 01510 US Directions

Eddie Collins 5K Charity Road Race

Eddie Collins was born and raised in the towns of Berlin and Clinton. He attended local schools and worked at various establishments. After a brief time away, his heart brought him back home to Clinton to be closer to family and friends.

In 1993, he met and married his wife, Ellen, and subsequently settled in Sterling, where they raised their daughter, Samantha.  In addition to Samantha, Eddie was the proud father of Vanessa, Chad, and Amanda, grandfather of 13 and great-grandfather of 4.

In addition to spending time with his family, he enjoyed running into friends - past and present. And no matter where he was, it seemed like he knew everyone, and everyone was a close friend. 

Regretfully, in April 2023, he was unexpectedly diagnosed with Stage 4 Small-cell Lung Cancer. Being a strong-minded Irishman and stubborn to the core, he refused to go without a fight. And with his family by his side, fighting is just what he did!  Although his battle was commendable, we lost him on October 3, 2023.

We are hoping that you can join us in our fight against this disease and support us by raising funds for the Lung Cancer Research Foundation (LCRF).

Top Donors

$2,620 Raised By 29 Donors

$500 on behalf of Chad Collins
$250 on behalf of Mark Woelfel
$200 on behalf of james todaro
$100 on behalf of Alyssa Ney
$100 on behalf of Carl & Nancy Moore
$100 on behalf of Elizabeth Little
$100 on behalf of Kara Keith
$100 on behalf of Karen Henderson
$100 on behalf of Maureen Doucette
$100 on behalf of Nancy McKenzie
$100 on behalf of Samantha Collins
$100 on behalf of Tim Stalmok
$100 on behalf of Tom Bailey
$100 on behalf of Vanessa and Jake Lawson/Collins
$50 on behalf of Ann Marie & John McCormick
$50 on behalf of Cristie Plant
$50 on behalf of Daniel Orpen
$50 on behalf of Eric Speciel
$50 on behalf of Jimmy& Karen Collins
$50 on behalf of Rachel ORourke
$50 on behalf of Rick Gill
$40 on behalf of Emma Dacri
$30 on behalf of Ron Millet
$25 on behalf of Andrew Martin
$25 on behalf of Elyse Fontaine
$25 on behalf of Isabelle Delorme
$25 on behalf of John Bailey
$25 on behalf of Laura Larke
$25 on behalf of Scott Framson

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