Why I'm Running

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.

In 2024 I dealt with medical issues that reminded me how much we take our bodies for granted. In 2025 I am prioritizing health and wellness. I have loved running for a long time and wanted to channel my goals into that passion. The discipline and training it takes to run a marathon felt like the perfect opportunity to foster mindfulness of the body and all its capabilities. I look forward to a lot of struggling, learning, and growing as I prepare for this race.

I am excited to be fundraising for Advocate Health Care to make this journey about not just my health, but the well-being of others. I am privileged to have good health insurance that I was able to utilize when I needed it most. Not everyone can say this and I am honored for the opportunity to raise money to increase accessibility to medical care. Nobody should ever have to question if they can afford treatment when sick or injured.

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.  

You too can support Advocate Health Care by contributing to my efforts to fundraise. 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. Thank you for reading this far and all donations are extremely appreciated.