On October 13th, I will be representing Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) at the 2024 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 together.

In November of 2019, Mary, our eldest daughter, was provisionally diagnosed with Retinoblastoma, 10 days later we were at CHOP/Wills Eye Hospital for further exams. After having the tumor confirmed, Mary started IAC (Intra Arterial Chemotherapy). Mary's Retinoblastoma treatment/exams brought us to Philadelphia over 20+ times, with about 5 of those allowing us to reside at the Philly McDonald House. There, Mary and her baby sister were given the opportunity to play with other kids, toys, and have hot cooked meals multiple times a day.

Did you know RMHC helps millions of families each year? RMHC helps families cope better and focus on the needs of their sick child, allowing them the ability to spend more time with their child, to interact with their doctors, and to make important decisions about their child’s care. 

It costs approximately $100 to give a family one night of comfort and support.  Your donation, of any amount, will not only help me achieve my goal, but will help children stay close to their families when they need it most!