The annual Welles Crowther Red Bandanna 5k brings together Welles’ family, friends, Boston College alumni, students, faculty, staff, and friends from all over the country to celebrate and honor the life of this incredible individual. The race will take place on Saturday, October 21, 2023 at 9:00 am. Gates open at 7:30 am. To Register, […]
Saturday, September 16, 12:00 pm. Boston College vs. Florida State For tickets, visit https://fevo.me/bcfootballredbandannagame2023 Go Eagles!!
Hosted by the Volunteer and Service Learning Center of Boston College, the Red Bandanna 5k Run will be both in-person and virtual this year! The race will take place on Saturday October 22, 2022 at 9:00 am. Gates open at 7:30 am. Or run/walk/sit on your couch at your convenient time and place! For information […]
2020 Boston College Red Bandanna 5k Run will be virtual this year. October 17-30. Registration is now open. Please visit www.bc.edu/redbandannarun to register. Run or walk, anytime, anywhere, alone or together, but apart ! Form a team or join a team !! The Red Bandanna Run at BC is our single largest fund-raiser of the […]
A new world record of 10,920 red bandanas tied together along the Central Park Bandshell was set by Alison and Jefferson Crowther and a dedicated team of volunteers on July 16, 2018. This was in effort to continue to connect with their son’s memory and pay tribute to his courageous and selfless efforts on 9/11. […]
Jake LaFerriere is the first to receive “The Red Bandana Hero Award” for his heroism. Click here to read the full story.
2015 Concert for Remembrance, 9/11 Sunday, September 13, 5:00 pm at Grace Episcopal Church, Nyack There is no charge for admission. Tune in BC Football’s Service Day Game on Friday evening, September 18 for the American Heroes Channel Red Bandanna Hero Award Presentation www.ahctv.com/redbandanna Red Bandanna Golf Classic Friday, October 2 at Patriot Hills Golf […]
The American Heroes Channel has honored Welles by using his story to exemplify a true American Hero. The “Red Bandanna Hero Award” is an opportunity to nominate someone who has distinguished him or herself through courageous or selfless actions.
On Nov. 21 , 2014, Welles’s aunt, Carla Romanelli Crowther, gave a talk on Wells at the Teaching Enlightenment conference in Torino, Italy. The link to a video of her presentation has been added to this website’s video page.