In Memory of Cynthia

August 28, 1973 - April 16, 2002

The Spirited Runner

While the whole world mourns for your departure Your spirit lives on You showed us how to live And how to give Four miles more you were only a Boston finisher Four miles short you became a heroine A legend May you guide us through the clouds of heaven

Alan Lam

Cynthia's spirit lives on through the efforts of the people who knew of her giving and selfless nature.  The following are some of the initiatives that have been started in her memory.

The Dr. Cynthia Lucero Center for Health Psychology

Established at the Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology, the Center sponsors annual lectures on health psychology issues that were of interest to Cynthia and provides scholarship assistance to students who embody her dedication and commitment to the profession.  The Center also funds the Latino Mental Health Training Program intended to train culturally competent clinicians to meet the mental health needs of the Latino community.  The summer of 2008 is of great significance in that it saw the first group of students enrolled in this program spend time training in Guayaquil, Ecuador.  Students are spending time in some of the same places where Cynthia completed her internships.  You can read about these students' experience in their own words by visiting their blog Donations to support this important initiative are tax-deductible and can be sent to the Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology, 221 Rivermoor Street, Boston, MA 02132.

Cynthia Lucero Memorial Run/Walk

A memorial run/walk event intended to celebrate Cynthia's life and raise funds for the scholarship and center that bears her name.

2009 Annual Lucero Memorial 5K Run/Walk Sunday September 27   This annual event is intended to remember Cynthia's spirit and as a fundraiser to support the growing activites of the Latino Mental Health Center that bears her name.  We are looking forward to another successful and uplifting day.  For more information and to register please visit www.mspp.edu

2002 Run/Walk

2007 Run/Walk

2008 Run/Walk

Dr. Cynthia Adela Lucero Award

An annual award established by the Massachusetts Chapter of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society to recognize an Honored Hero and Patient Family that exhibit Cynthia's dedication and commitment to helping others.

Media Coverage

Boston Globe MetroWest Daily News - April 2002 Women's Running -April 2002 WCVB-TV - August 2002 MetroWest Local News - October 2002 MetroWest Editorial - October 2002 WCVB-TV - April 2003 Boston Globe - Marathon April 2003 Boston Globe - November 8, 2004 El Universo (Spanish) - December 26. 2004