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. 

As many of you may know, I've been grappling with an unexpected bout of vertigo for the past 6 months. This challenge has made it incredibly difficult for me to engage in basic physical activity. As an athlete, this period has been a profound adjustment, reminding me of how fortunate I am to have the ability to move my body and perform. 

As I navigate through this recovery journey, I am determined to harness the strength of my body to help others. I aim to support children in reaching their full potential, just as I am striving to do. RMHC offers these children the chance to seize such opportunities. 

RMHC's impact is unparalleled; they enable millions of families each year to 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. 

Every dollar you contribute to my running journey can provide a family with a free meal or night stay at an RMHC program somewhere in the world. Most importantly, each dollar raised allows families to stay close to what matters most — each other! With every step I take, I'll be making a tangible impact on families of ill and injured children when they need it the most!

Thank you for your support!