On October 12, 2025, I will be representing Advocate Health Care as a member of the charity running team at the Bank of America Chicago Marathon! As a member of the charity running team, I will be training, fundraising, and ultimately running 26.2 miles to benefit patients and families in need.

A Little About Me

I am a pediatric anesthesiologist at Advocate Children’s Hospital /Lutheran General Hospital and am honored to be running this marathon as a part of the Advocate team. I was inspired to start running after I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes back in 2015. Since then, I have completed 4 half marathons, including 2 in Texas, 1 in Massachusetts and 1 in Utah. I have never considered myself a runner, but I love a challenge, and what better challenge than 26.2 miles?! Sending an extra special shout out to my brother, Evan, and my husband, Dan, who agreed to run alongside me. As a trio of avid University of Texas Longhorn Football fans, we chose “The Longruns” as our team name—Hook ‘em! I am nervous, excited and honored to commit to running the Chicago Marathon this October. Please consider donating to one of our charity pages! See below for more information about what your funds support. 

A Little About Advocate

Since 2011, the Advocate charity running team has raised over $2 million for Advocate Health Care programs and services. By joining the charity running team, I am part of a diverse group of people who are supporting cancer research, helping children and adults with Down syndrome, giving back to the nurses and physicians who save lives every day and much more.  

Your donation of any amount will not only help me achieve my goal, but will also help to ensure that over one million people have access to world-class care close to their home.