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2 kidney donors ran the Philly Marathon to spread a message of post-donor viability. Each is running 12 marathons in 12 months.

By running 12 marathons in 12 months, they hope to show that organ donors can lead healthy, active lives.

Matt Cavanaugh (left) and Hilary Baude (right) warm up before the 30th annual Philadelphia Marathon on Sunday. They are kidney donors who are running 12 marathons in 12 months around the country to promote the idea that kidney donation does not prohibit an active lifestyle.
Matt Cavanaugh (left) and Hilary Baude (right) warm up before the 30th annual Philadelphia Marathon on Sunday. They are kidney donors who are running 12 marathons in 12 months around the country to promote the idea that kidney donation does not prohibit an active lifestyle.Read moreTom Gralish / Staff Photographer