"Gerald always had a passion for running. He went to Boston to draw attention towards runners of Meghalaya," his relative said. "He is returning home on Friday," another family member said.
Eager to have him home, his family members have expressed relief over the fact that Gerald escaped unhurt in the blasts.
According to sources, Gerald, who is one of the organizers of the half marathon in Shillong, has been working hard to collect funds for aspiring youngsters of the state to take part in an upcoming half marathon in New Delhi.