Charity Runner Program
26.2 ways you can make a difference
in the lives of Chicago Children
Join the Bank of America Chicago Marathon for Marillac House/St. Vincent de Paul Center Athlete Team and run for a real cause. Running 26.2 miles will make a difference in the lives of thousands of Chicago’s children, teenagers, families, seniors and homeless. 26.2 miles. That’s all it takes to impact thousands.
Benefits of joining Marillac House/St. Vincent de Paul Center Athlete Team
- Free “Athlete Team” technical running shirt
- Complimentary Chicago Area Runners Association (CARA) membership and marathon training program
- CARA works with beginners to experienced runners, providing programs you need to achieve your running and fitness goals. Learn how to get started running, how to prepare for races, how to put new twists into your workouts and how to maximize your performance.
- Team-building and training support opportunities including: a kick-off party, summer BBQ, volunteer opportunities, social outings and a race weekend pasta party
- Low fundraising minimums:
- $500 if pre-registered
- Sign up a friend and get $50 off your bottom line!
- Are you an Athlete Team alumni? Reduce your minimum by $50!
- Meet other great team members just like YOU!
For additional information or to sign up by phone, please call Katie Wilson at 312.278.4218 or email kwilson@svdpc.org.
Testimonials
"An experience unlike any other is what the date 10-10-10 and Marillac House provided me. I am so proud to have been able to support all the children and programs at Marillac; It’s what helped me cross the finish the line! Thank you!”
- Jessica Banas; 2010 Charity Athlete Team
"Running the Chicago Marathon was absolutely amazing and knowing that I was able to help the children and families of Chicago's west side through Marillac House made the experience that much more gratifying."
- Kate Engster; 2010 Charity Athlete Team
"Running the marathon was never something I thought I would do, or could do. But having the support of Marillac and knowing I was running to raise money for a mentoring program that was close to my heart, I made it through and wouldn’t exchange that experience for anything."
- Hannah Schlotterbeck; 2009 Charity Athlete Team
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