Hi friends & family!

This October, I’ll be running the Bank of America Chicago Marathon with Advocate Health Care!

My Why:

• Teach myself I can do hard things & cross off a bucket list item
• Put some good out into the world & raise money for a cause that I deeply care about
• And apparently I’ve joined the "25-year-old marathon movement" (is it a newly discovered hobby or a quarter-life crisis? The jury is still out)

As part of this journey, I’ve committed to raising $2,200 for Advocate Health Care, specifically for their Pediatrics Behavioral Health unit!

As someone who’s had her own struggles but was lucky enough to access the right mental health care/resources to get better, I understand how important (and how difficult) it can be and I’m grateful to be able to support a cause that personally resonates.

By helping me hit my fundraising goal, you’re ensuring Chicago families have access to essential pediatric care and joining me in putting some tangible good back into the world! I greatly appreciate any donations made (no matter how small) to help support the cause!

*Pictured above is me after my very first winter long run in Chicago. To be replaced soon with a photo of me after my first race: the Shamrock Shuffle 8k in March!