Having turned 40 years old I've lost my mind and made the insane decision to run the Chicago Marathon. Knowing it might not end well for me, I might as well make sure some good comes out of it.

As many of you know I've been involved with CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) for the last 4 years. Being involved with an organization that is a voice for the most vulnerable members of our community is very important to me. My run will help not only bring more attention to CASA's mission but also raise money to pay for the cost of a volunteer. 

Please help me support CASA so that every child can have a voice in court.

Team CASA members use the incredible experience of training for and running one of the world’s largest marathons to raise awareness and funds for the most vulnerable individuals in Chicago–children in the Cook County foster care system who have experienced abuse and/or neglect. Each runner has a goal of raising $2,300, or the cost of providing CASA services for one child for one year. Team CASA members directly impact the life of a child who will receive individual advocacy in court by a trained CASA volunteer. The advocacy that they receive has been shown to shorten the time they are in foster care and ensure they receive needed medical, educational, and social services while in care. The ultimate goal of CASA is to help each child find a safe, permanent home. The trajectory of these children’s lives are changed because they have a committed adult CASA volunteer who is with them throughout the most traumatic time in their lives. Thank you for being on our team and helping a child find a safe, permanent home.