Affiliated Charities

American Brain Tumor Association Runners Sharing Hope Team Support our brain tumor research programs and patient services by running in this world-class Marathon. This is our third year as an official charity for The LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon. The American Brain Tumor Association exists to eliminate brain tumors through research and to meet the needs of brain tumor patients and their families. Team runners help by raising funds so we may eventually live in a world without brain tumors. Runners will receive half off CARA’s LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon Training Program. We are in business to go out of business. Help us close our doors. Runners Sharing Hope Team web page · 847-827-9910
American Red Cross Run Red Team Become a Hero for the American Red Cross of Greater Chicago: Join the Run Red Team today! The Run Red Team raises money to support the lifesaving programs of our chapter, including disaster relief. In exchange for expert CARA training, staff, volunteer and team member support, as well as other great benefits, our runners raise much needed funds in support of our great mission: to prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies. The American Red Cross of Greater Chicago is the community’s primary voluntary emergency service organization. The Red Cross provides relief to victims of local, national and international disasters; helps people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies; and educates people to lead safer lives. Run Red Team webpage · 312.729.6134
Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation Team Bear Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation traces its beginnings to 1992 in the hospital room of a little boy named Barrett “Bear” Krupa. While undergoing treatment for Wilms Tumor, “Bear” and his family witnessed firsthand the needs of other patients and their families, understood the need for additional support services within pediatric oncology facilities and became keenly aware of the need for research in the field of pediatric cancer. Sadly, Bear died after a courageous 5 year battle but his legacy lives on in the foundation's mission is to eliminate pediatric cancer and to provide support to those who are touched by it. One of Bear Necessities’ goals is to brighten at least one moment of one day by fulfilling a child’s deep longing or need. This “Miracle” allows the patient to enjoy and savor at least one instance of happiness - something special and unique just for them. In addition, funding for pediatric cancer research is granted annually to pediatric oncology researchers who make meaningful advances and discoveries towards finding a cure and therapies. Bear Necessities webpage · 312.836.2327
Eastland Disaster Historical Society The Eastland Disaster Historical Society (EDHS) is the passionate custodian of the history of Chicago's greatest tragedy - the Eastland Disaster. The Society is the link connecting people to the past. We are transforming the way that history education is taught, learned, and shared by providing information and education regarding the Eastland Disaster. In everything we do we commemorate those people and families whose lives were affected by the tragedy . EDHS is seeking athletes to run and fundraise on behalf of our charitable organization. Our charity program for this year provides $400 in benefits to runners. We devised the program such that it focuses on helping you to prepare for the race and set a new personal best time this year. Details of the program are available on our web site. Eastland Disaster Historical web page · 877-865-6295
Girls on the Run Team Tiara Team Tiara is the charity running "leg" of Girls on the Run. We use the power of running to raise much-needed funding for Girls on the Run chapters. With "sporty tiaras" that show off our Girl spirit, we compete at races like The LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon to inspire, celebrate, and to be an example of self-respect and healthy living. Team Tiara members agree to raise a minimum of $262 ($10/mile for a marathon). We support you every step of the way with exclusive runner premiums, effortless on-line fundraising programs and loads of motivational instructions. Girls on the Run is a non-profit organization whose mission is to educate and prepare girls for a lifetime of self respect and healthy living. It is an innovative health education and wellness program that combines training for a 3.1 mile run/walk event with life-changing, self esteem enhancing lessons that encourage healthy habits and an active lifestyle in 8-12 year old girls. Team Tiara web page · 773-296-4519
Healthy Schools Campaign A vibrant and growing not-for-profit organization, Healthy Schools Campaign addresses the growing problems of obesity and asthma among schoolchildren, particularly in low-income and minority communities. Healthy Schools Campaign promotes school health and wellness through increased nutrition, physical activity, and green policies in schools. Healthy Schools Campaign’s programs are making a difference in Chicago, throughout Illinois, and across the country. Peter Sagal, the quick-witted host of National Public Radio's weekly news quiz show "Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me!", is serving as Honorary Team Captain of the Healthy Schools Campaign’s charity team running The LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon 2007. Sagal is an accomplished marathon runner (Chicago 2005 and 2006; Boston 2007) and a father of three young girls. To join or support the team, or for more information, visit www.healthyschoolscampaign.org/marathon Healthy School web page · 312-419-1810
HOPE Worldwide-Illinois Here’s an important reason to run! HOPE worldwide is an international relief and development organization that provides humanitarian aid in more than 60 countries and changes the lives of more than a million people each year by delivering sustainable, high-impact, community-based services to the poor and needy on every inhabited continent. Together with our global partners HOPE worldwide has been recognized in 17 countries for implementing Best Practices that provide high-quality care and produce consistent, sustainable outcomes. Run for HOPE worldwide-Illinois so we can partner with community-based organizations to help disadvantaged children, families and seniors face hardships and have hope for their lives. Our strength and most valuable resource is our volunteers—and some of our best volunteers are our runners! HOPE worldwide web page · 312.498-6967
Joints in Motion Team JIM Join Team JIM for the 2006 LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon and help 66 million Americans with Arthritis! Joints In Motion is the Arthritis Foundation’s premier training team. Arthritis is the nation’s #1 cause of disability, affecting 1 in 3 Americans. This includes 300,000 children. Join our team and help raise funds and awareness while we help you achieve your goals! Team Jim web page · 312.372.2080x12 or 1-877-9JOINTS
Lupus Foundation of America, Illinois Chapter Lupus Foundation of America, Illinois Chapter’s mission is to address the needs of those affected by lupus, a serious chronic autoimmune disease in which the body's immune system fails to serve its normal protective functions. An estimated 65,000 people in Illinois endure this devastating disease. Roughly 16,000 new cases are diagnosed each year. For 30 years, the Lupus Foundation of America, Illinois Chapter has provided thousands of individuals with the latest medical information, support services, educational seminars, literature and physician referrals. Without these services, many patients would be without the emotional and medical support they need. The Lupus Charity Runners will be raising money to help improve the diagnosis and treatment of lupus, support individuals and families affected by the disease, increase awareness of lupus among health professionals and the public, and find the causes and cure. Lupus Foundation Illinois chapter web page · 312-542-0002
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Fred’s Team Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center is the nation’s preeminent center for research and treatment devoted exclusively to cancer. Since its founding in 1884, Memorial Sloan-Kettering has led the way in generating new insights into the disease and offering the most advanced patient care. The Center’s physicians and scientists are today working at the forefront of efforts to develop innovative approaches to risk assessment, prevention, early detection, and increasingly accurate diagnosis and timely response to cancer in all its forms. Join Memorial Sloan-Kettering in the race against cancer by running with Fred’s Team in an upcoming marathon and raising money to fight this deadly disease. Named in honor of legendary runner and creator of the New York City Marathon, Fred Lebow, Fred’s Team has raised over $25 million since its inception. Team Fred web page · 800-876-7522
Respiratory Health Association of Metropolitan Chicago (RHAMC) Lung Power Team Do you have the POWER? ...the Lung Power! Bring your power to life on the Respiratory Health Association of Metropolitan Chicago’s Lung Power Team and run for YOUR lungs! Monies raised by the Lung Power Team will help Chicagoans breathe easier benefiting the RHAMC’s mission to prevent lung disease and promote lung health through education, research and advocacy. Lung Power Team benefits include: FREE CARA training & 1-year CARA membership, a running singlet, a personalized fundraising website, a fundraising coach, pre-event activities and more! Lung Power Team web page · (312) 628-0213
Ronald McDonald House Charities RMHC For more than 30 years, Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) has been committed to helping children and families in your neighborhood and in neighborhoods around the world. Our three core programs - the Ronald McDonald House, the Ronald McDonald Family Room, and the Ronald McDonald Care Mobile - directly improves the health and well being of children worldwide. Join the RMHC (Running 26.2 Miles Helping R Children) Marathon team, and every dollar you raise will go to creating, finding and supporting programs that make a global impact on the most pressing problems facing families today. We will provide FREE CARA marathon training registrations to the first 10 people who run on behalf of RMHC. Ronald McDonald House Charities webpage · (630) 623-6592
Tree House Animal Foundation Team Tree House Since 1971, Tree House Animal Foundation has been a leader in the animal sheltering field with innovative programs and services to help Chicagoland’s sick, injured, abused and neglected strays. To date we have found homes for more than 14,000 animals and we offer many other programs and services, including our Free Spay/Neuter Program, Pet Loss Grief Support, Humane Investigations Team, Youth Volunteer Program, Animal-Assisted Therapy, Behavior Hotline, Pet Food Pantry, and Education Outreach. Construction on a new low-cost Spay/Neuter Clinic will begin this summer at our Bucktown Branch. We were also selected by the Chicago Animal Shelter Alliance (CASA) to be the lead agency to secure the Maddie’s Fund Community Grant, which is a collaborative effort between the city’s shelters and veterinary hospitals to provide a home for every adoptable animal, and ultimately reduce the euthanasia rates in our city. By joining Team Tree House you will help us build a “no-kill” Chicago! Team Tree House webpage · 773.784.5488

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