Lunenburg family expresses gratitude to Jarren Duran for support after tragedy
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 2:35 AM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026

A Lunenburg family, mourning the loss of their daughter Hadley, has thanked Red Sox star Jarren Duran for his support. Duran, who formed a bond with Hadley before her death from brain cancer in May, continues to honor her memory by wearing a bracelet bearing her name. The family witnessed Duran hit an inside-the-park home run at Fenway Park, which they viewed as a special moment connecting them to Hadley. They returned to the park recently to express their gratitude, citing Duran's gesture as impactful during their grieving process. The family frequently finds comfort in signs they refer to as 'Haddie winks' since her passing.
- •Hadley Boucher died from brain cancer in May.
- •Jarren Duran wears a bracelet in her honor.
- •Duran hit a home run that the family celebrated as a sign from Hadley.
- •The family refers to signs of Hadley's presence as 'Haddie winks'.
- •They expressed their gratitude to Duran during a recent visit to Fenway.
- 2:35 AMYahoo Sports — Lunenburg family thanks Red Sox star for support after daughter’s death
"A Lunenburg family who lost their daughter in May to brain cancer has formed a special bond with Red Sox star Jarren Duran who wears a bracelet bearing her name.
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