On October 13th, I will be representing Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) for the 3rd year at the 2019 Bank of America Chicago Marathon! As a member of Team RMHC, I will be training, fundraising and ultimately running 26.2 miles to help keep families close. Last year enough money was raised to provide almost 17,000 stays for families of hospitalized children! 

Many of us have been fortunate to never having had to be faced with the burden of a seriously ill child and the ramifications that go with that. To have the Ronald McDonald Houses available to families to be with their child during the extended hospital stays is immeasurable. Keeping a family together goes a long way to the recovery of both the child and the family! This is why I chose the Ronald McDonald House Charities to run for and help contribute to this important organization. 

Since 1974, RMHC has been making children happier and healthier by keeping families together – giving them a place to rest and refresh. A place that feels like home.

You too can join RMHC's network of HOPE, STRENGTH and SUPPORT, by supporting my efforts to raise $1250 - $25 can provide dinner for a family, $80 can give a family a room for a night. But please remember, your donation, of any amount, even $5 or $10, will not only help me achieve my goal, but will help children stay close to their families when they need it most! And keep in mind, this is a tax deductable donation!