Team Taller de José
-Taller de José
www.tallerdejose.org
-Team members raise funds for our resource center in Little Village that connects people to services and services to people through our accompaniment program.
-mroemer@tallerdejose.org, 773-523-8320
Inspired to Run
-Advocate Health Care
-http://www.advocatehealth.com/
-Team members raise funds for the Advocate Health Care hospital or program of their choosing.
-1.800.3.ADVOCATE
American Red Cross of Greater Chicago
-http://www.redcross.org/il/chicago/local-programs/team-red-cross/
-Team members raise funds to support the American Red Cross of Greater Chicago, which provides a variety of disaster and health services.
-(312) 729-6100
Breast Cancer Research Foundation
-Breast Cancer Research Foundation
-http://www.bcrfcure.org/
-Team members raise funds for breast cancer research.
-646-497-2600
-bcrf@bcrfcure.org
Team ChiParks
-Chicago Parks Foundation
-http://www.chicagoparksfoundation.org/marathon/
-Team members raise funds to benefit the Chicago Parks Foundation’s mission to support parks in Chicago.
-(312) 742-4781
Team Ronald McDonald House Charity
-Ronald McDonald House Charities
-http://www.rmhc.org/
-Team members raise funds for Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC), which works to create, find and support programs that directly improve the health and wellbeing of children.
-630-623-7048
-info@rmhc.org
DetermiNation
– American Cancer Society
– http://determination.acsevents.org/
-Team members raise funds for the American Cancer Society, the nationwide, community-based, voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy, and service.
-1-800-227-2345
-determinationIL@cancer.org
Team World Vision
-World Vision
-http://www.teamworldvision.org/
-Team members raise funds to provide sustainable clean water programs throughout Africa.
Team in Training
-Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
-http://www.teamintraining.org/il/
-Team members raise funds for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society to support blood cancer research, patients and their families and to produce educational materials.
-800.482.TEAM
-teamintraining@LLS.org
Team ALS
-ALS Association Greater Chicago Chapter
-www.runtodefeatals.org
-Team members raise funds to support the ALS Association, which works to treat and cure ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease) while empowering patients and their families.
-312.932.0000
-info@alsachicago.org
ALZ Stars
-Alzheimer’s Association
-http://www.alz.org/illinois/in_my_community_22403.asp
-Team members raise funds for the Alzheimer’s Association and its work with Alzheimer’s research and patient support.
-847.324.0378
Team Breakthrough
-American Brain Tumor Association
-http://www.abta.org
-Team members raise funds to assist the American Brain Tumor Association in its work to advance brain tumor research and care.
-773-577-8750
-info@abta.org
By the Hand Club
-By the Hand
-http://bythehand.org/act-now/run-for-us/
-Team members raise funds to provide scholarships for Chicago children to attend The Club, a faith-based after-school program.
-312-860-2818
-brooke.roskam@bythehand.org
Metro Chicago Running Team
-American Heart Association
-http://runwithheartchicago.org
-Team members raise funds to support the American Heart Association’s goal of improving cardiovascular health and reducing death from cardiovascular disease and stroke.
-312.476.6678
Lurie’s Children’s Marathon Team
-Ann & Robert H Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago
-www.luriechildrens.org/marathon
-Team members raise funds to support the work of the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago.
Team Up
-Autism Speaks
-http://events.autismspeaks.org/site/apps/kd/eventcentral.asp?c=rtK2KfMSKsG&b=7800731
-Team members raise funds and awareness for Autism Speaks, an autism science and advocacy organization.
-646-285-8597
-teamup@autismspeaks.org
Team Bright Pink
-Breast and Ovarian Health Organization
-https://www.brightpink.org/team-bright-pink/
-Team members raise funds to support Bright Pink’s programs, which include education, outreach and peer support geared towards young women at risk for breast and ovarian cancer.
-312.787.4412
Cellmates on the Run
-The Chicago Diabetes Project
-http://www.cellmatesontherun.com/
-Team members raise funds for the Chicago Diabetes Project, which works to find a cure for Type 1 diabetes.
-312-413-3011
Team Chicago Run
-Chicago Run
-http://www.chicagorun.org
-Team members raise funds for Chicago Run, which promotes health and wellness in Chicago children.
-773-961-8470
-info@chicagorun.org
Team One Step
-Children’s Oncology Services Inc.
– http://www.onestepcamp.org/team-one-step/
-Team members raise funds for One Step, which provides programming for children with cancer.
-registration@teamonestep.org
Team CF
-Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
-http://www.cff.org/Chapters/grillinois/
-Team members raise funds for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and its work to find a cure for cystic fibrosis.
-(301) 951-4422
-info@cff.org
Crossroads Runners
-Harmony Hope and Healing, North Lawndale Kinship Initiative, Horizons For Youth, Career Transitions Center
-http://www.crossroadsrunners.com/
-Team members raise funds for a variety of charities as part of the outreach mission of Old St. Patrick’s Church.
-312.798.2348
Girls on the Run SoleMates
-Girls on the Run Chicago
– http://www.gotrchicago.org/get-involved/solemates
-Team members raise funds for scholarships for participants in local Girls on the Run programs.
-773-342-1250
-info@gotrchicago.org
Team Imerman Angels
-Imerman Angels
-http://www.imermanangels.org/teamia/
-Team members raise funds for Imerman Angels, which provides one-on-one support for cancer fighters, survivors and caregivers.
-877-274-5529
-dlouthan@imermanangels.org
Jack’s Marathon Team
-Jack H. Marston II Melanoma Fund
-www.jacksfund.org
-Team members raise funds for the Jack H. Marston II Melanoma Fund, which works to raise awareness about melanoma risks, assist current melanoma patients and fund research.
-(708) 205-5692
-info@jacksfund.org
Team Make-A-Wish
-Make-A-Wish Foundation
-http://illinois.wish.org/
-Team members raise funds for the Make-A-Wish Foundation and its work to provide children with life-threatening medical conditions with experiential opportunities.
-312.602.9474
Mercy Home Heroes
-Mercy Home for Boys and Girls
-http://mercyhomehero.com/
-Team members raise funds that support the programs of Mercy Home for Boys and Girls, which houses abused and neglected children.
-info@mercyhomehero.com
Misericordia Heartracers
-Misericordia Heart of Mercy
-http://www.misericordia.com/volunteer/heartracers.aspx
– Team members raise funds for Misericordia Heart of Mercy, which provides care for those with developmental disabilities.
-773-273-4163
-tloftus@misericordia.com
MMRF Team for Cures
-Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation
-http://www.themmrf.org/events/races-or-team-events/
-Team members raise funds for the MMRF and its mission to find a cure for multiple myeloma.
-203.229.0464
-info@themmrf.org
Finish MS
-National MS Society
-www.finishmsillinois.org
-Team Members raise funds for the National MS Society, which aims to eliminate multiple sclerosis.
-312-423-1140
-melissa.foley@nmss.org
Team Momentum
-Muscular Dystrophy Association
-http://www.mda.org/team-momentum
-Team members raise funds for the Muscular Dystrophy Association, which works to help those with muscle disease through funding research and providing support for patients and families.
-(800) 572-1717
-mdateam@mdausa.org
OAR
-Organization for Autism Research
-http://www.researchautism.org/news/run/index.asp
-Team members raise funds for the Organization for Autism Research, which uses research to help address daily issues faced by those living with or caring for those with autism.
-703.243.9710
-run@researchautism.org
Team PAWS
-PAWS Chicago
-www.teampaws.org
-Team members raise funds for PAWS Chicago, a no-kill animal shelter.
-teampaws@pawschicago.org
-773-475-3315
Team Palestine
-Palestine Children’s Relief Fund
-http://teampalestine.com/
-Team members raise funds for the Palestine Children’s Relief Fund, which provides medical care to children in the Middle East.
Team Salute
-Salute, Inc.
-www.saluteinc.org
-Team members raise funds for Salute, Inc., which financially, physically and emotionally supports military members and their families.
-847-359-8811
-teamsalute@yahoo.com
Special Olympics Chicago
-Special Olympics Chicago
-sochicago.org/
-Team members raise funds for Special Olympics Chicago and its mission to promote physical and mental health in children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
-312-527-3743
-scc@sochicago.org
St. Jude Heroes
– St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
-https://www.stjude.org/
– Team members raise funds for St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, which provides treatment to children fighting cancer and other diseases at no cost.
-800-608-2936
-stjudeheroes@stjude.org
Team Komen
-Susan G. Komen
-http://komenchicago.org/
-Team members raise funds for Susan G. Komen, which works to end breast cancer through research and education.
-(773) 444-0061
-marathon@komenchicago.org
T2 Team To End Aids
-AIDS Foundation of Chicago
-www.t2ea.com
-Team members raise funds for the AIDS Foundation of Chicago and its mission to promote equality and justice for those currently living with HIV or vulnerable to the disease.
-312-725-8232
-T2EA@aidschicago.org
Team Fox
-Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research
-https://www.michaeljfox.org/get-involved/teamfox.php
-Team members raise funds for the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research and its research programs.
-1-800-708-7644
Dance Marathon The Marathon
-University of Iowa Dance Marathon
-http://dancemarathon.uiowa.edu/dancers/bank-of-america-chicago-marathon-dance-marathon-the-marathon/
-Team members raise funds for Dance Marathon, the largest philanthropic event at the University of Iowa
-dmmarathon@gmail.com
Team Healthy Kids
-Action for Healthy Kids
– http://www.actionforhealthykids.org/support-healthy-kids/team-healthy-kids
-Team members raise funds for Action for Healthy Kids, which works to promote healthy lifestyles, including healthy eating and physical activity, and helps schools and families encourage these ideas among children.
-teamhealthykids@actionforhealthykids.org
Team Lemon
-Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation for Childhood Cancer
-http://www.alexslemonade.org/campaign/team-lemon
-Team members raise funds for Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, which works to eliminate childhood cancer.
-1.866.333.1213
Team Diabetes
-American Diabetes Association
-http://main.diabetes.org/site/PageServer?pagename=TD_home
-Team members raise funds for the American Diabetes Association and its work to both stop diabetes and advocate for those currently living or at risk for developing diabetes.
-800-342-2383
TeamAICR
-American Institute for Cancer Research
-http://www.aicr.org/
-Team members raise funds to support the American Institute for Cancer Research’s work to financially support cancer research and education.
-events@aicr.org
Liver Life Challenge
-American Liver Foundation
-liverfoundation.org
-Team members raise funds for the American Liver Foundation’s fight against liver disease.
-312-377-9030
-ejensen@liverfoundation.org
Back On My Feet
-Back On My Feet
-http://chicago.backonmyfeet.org/chicago-fundracing
-Team members raise funds for Back on My Feet Chicago and its mission to help those experiencing homelessness to become self-sufficient.
-(773) 697-8508
Team Best Buddies
-Best Buddies Illinois
-www.bestbuddiesillinois.org/marathon
-Team members raise funds to support Best Buddies Illinois’ programs and services, which work to develop opportunities for those with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
-(312) 828-9313
-JoshuaKaye@bestbuddies.org
Team Run For Kids’ Sake
-Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metropolitan Chicago
-http://www.bbbschgo.org
-Team members raise funds for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metropolitan Chicago to support the youth in the mentorship program.
-312-207-4241
-tu@bbbschgo.org
Big Shoulders Fund Racing Team
-Big Shoulders Fund
-www.bigshouldersfund.org
-Team members raises funds for the Big Shoulders Funds, which provides financial assistance to local Catholic schools and Catholic school students.
-312-751-3850
– adrozda@bigshouldersfund.org
Camp Sunshine
-Camp Sunshine
-www.campsunshine.org
-Team members raise funds for Camp Sunshine, which provides a camp program for children with life-threatening illnesses and their families.
-(207) 655-3800
-info@campsunshine.org
Team CdLS
-Cornelia de Lange Syndrome Foundation Inc.
-http://www.cdlsusa.org/events/team-cdls.htm
-Team members raise funds for the Cornelia de Lange Syndrome (CdLS) Foundation, which educates families of children who have CdLS.
-800-753-2357
-TeamCdLS@cdlsusa.org
Team Chicago Lights
-Chicago Lights
– www.chicagolights.org/
-Team members raise funds for Chicago Lights, an outreach program of Fourth Presbyterian Church that assists local youth and adults experiencing poverty through a wide range of programming.
-312-981-3564
-ksolis@chicagolights.org
Children’s Tumor Foundation NF Endurance Team
-Children’s Tumor Foundation
-http://www.ctf.org/NFE-About/NF-Endurance.html
-Team members raise funds on behalf of the Children’s Tumor Foundation to help increase awareness and research to cure neurofibromatosis.
-212-344-6633
-info@ctf.org
Team Reeve
-Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation
-http://www.christopherreeve.org/site/pp.aspx?c=ddJFKRNoFiG&b=4426973
-Team members raise funds for Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation and its mission to fund spinal cord injury research and support those with spinal cord injuries.
-TeamReeve@ChristopherReeve.org
Team Challenge
-Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America
-http://online.ccfa.org/site/PageServer?pagename=tc_home
-Team members raise funds for the CCFA, which sponsors research and provides education related to Crohn’s disease and colitis.
-800-932-2423
-info@ccfa.org
Team Danny Did
-Danny Did Foundation
-http://www.dannydid.org/special-events/team-danny-did/
-Team members raise funds for the Danny Did Foundation, which works to increase awareness about Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy.
-1-800-278-6101
-mduffy@dannydid.org
Diabetes Action Team
-Diabetes Action Research and Education Foundation
-http://www.diabetesaction.org/site/PageServer?pagename=team
-Team members raise funds for the Diabetes Action Research and Education Foundation, which provides grants to fund diabetes research.
-202-333-4520
Team E2C
-Endure to Cure
-enduretocure.org
-Team members raise funds for Endure to Cure, which aims to emotionally support children undergoing cancer treatment.
-info@enduretocure.org
Equine Dreams
-Equine Dreams, Inc.
-http://www.equinedreams.org/
-Team members raise funds for Equine Dreams, which provides Therapeutic Equine Assisted Therapy to children and adults.
-ride@equinedreams.org
Team Golden Apple
-www.goldenapple.org/marathon
-Team members raise funds for Golden Apple, which works to create teacher excellence in Illinois by providing teacher preparation to educators, particularly those who work in schools of need.
-312-407-0006
-info@goldenapple.org
Greater Lakes Adaptive Sports Association
-Greater Lakes Adaptive Sports Association
-http://www.glasa.org/
-Team members raise funds to support GLASA’s programming, including sports, recreation, health and wellness.
-847-283-0908
-chrusovsky@glasa.org
Team Have Dreams
-Have Dreams
-http://havedreams.org/team-have-dreams/
-Team members raise funds for Have Dreams, which helps individuals on the autism spectrum gain skills to develop independence and assist with learning and socialization.
-847-685-0250 x105
-dmurray@havedreams.org
Illinois Spina Bifida Association
-Illinois Spina Bifida Association
-marathon.i-sba.org
-Team members raise funds for the Illinois Spina Bifida Association, which works with families of those with spina bifida to build a healthier community.
-(773) 444-0305
-info@i-sba.org
Team JDRF
-Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
-team.jdrf.org
-Team members raise funds for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, which funds type 1 diabetes research.
-800-533-2873
-info@jdrf.org
TeamJUF
-Jewish United Fund/Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago
-http://www.juf.org/marathon/
-Team members raise funds for JUF and its mission to help those in need and support the Jewish community.
-312-357-4935
-marathon@juf.org
Run for ALS
-Les Turner ALS Foundation
-http://www.lesturnerals.org/
-Team members raise funds for the Les Turner ALS Foundation, which goes to support research, patient services and education.
-847-679-3311
-events@lesturnerals.org
Team LUNGevity
-LUNGevity Foundation
-lungevity.org/teamlungevity
-Team members raise funds for the LUNGevity Foundation, which provides funding for lung cancer research.
-312-407-6100
-info@LUNGevity.org
Lupus Charity Runners
-Lupus Society of Illinois
-http://www.lupusil.org/
-Team members raise funds for the Lupus Society of Illinois, which aims to find a cure for lupus while supporting those currently living with the disease.
-312.542.0006
-brianna@lupusil.org
Marley’s Mutts
-Marley’s Mutts Dog Rescue
-http://www.marleysmutts.org/
-Team members raise funds for Marley’s Mutts, a dog rescue located in Tehachapi, California.
-661-750-2875
-inquiries@marleysmutts.com
Team Oasis
-Oasis for Orphans
-http://www.oasisfororphans.org/get-involved/join-team-oasis/
-Team members raise funds for Oasis for Orphans, which rescues orphaned children in Kenya.
-224-277-5678
-kim@oasisfororphans.org
Open Heart Magic Charity Team
-Open Heart Magic
-http://team.openheartmagic.org/
-Team members raise funds to allow Open Heart Magic, which performs bedside magic shows to children in hospitals, to expand its programming to additional hospitals.
-312.624.8079
-diego@openheartmagic.org
Team Tillman
-Pat Tillman Foundation
-http://pattillmanfoundation.org/teamtillman/
-Team members raise funds for the Pat Tillman Foundation, which provides military veterans and their spouses with academic scholarships.
-773.360.5277
-info@pattillmanfoundation.org
Run for PKD
-Polycystic Kidney Disease Foundation
-http://runforpkd.org/
-Team members raise funds for the Polycystic Kidney Disease Foundation, which provides research funding, advocacy, education and support to those living with PKD.
-816-268-8469
-runforpkd@pkdcure.org
Team O2 breathe
-Pulmonary Hypertension Association
-http://www.phassociation.org/TeamO2breathe
-Team members raise funds for the Pulmonary Hypertension Association, which works to prevent and cure pulmonary hypertension.
-855-932-7255 x5
-KatieWerner@PHAssociation.org
Team REACT
-REACT Thyroid Foundation
-http://www.reactthyroidfoundation.org/
-Team members raise funds for the REACT Thyroid Foundation, which aims to raise awareness about thyroid cancer and fund related research.
-info@reactthyroidfoundation.org
Lung Power Team
-Respiratory Health Association
-http://www.lungpowerteam.org/
-Team members raise funds for the Respiratory Health Association and its mission to create cleaner air in Chicago while supporting those who struggle with lung-related disease.
-312.628.0211
-rweinberg@lungchicago.org
Team RISE
-RISE International
-http://riseinternational.org/getinvolved/jointeamrise/
-Team members raise funds for RISE International, which builds primary schools in Angola.
-(847) 441-4262
-rise@riseinternational.org
Run Domestic Violence Out of Town
-The Chicago Metropolitan Battered Women’s Network
– www.rundvoutoftown.org
-Team members raise funds for the Chicago Metropolitan Battered Women’s Network, which provides funding to several local organizations that work against domestic violence.
-(312) 527-0730
-marathonteam@batteredwomensnetwork.org
Team Anti-Cruelty
-The Anti-Cruelty Society
-http://jgriggs46.wix.com/team-anti-cruelty
-Team members raise funds for The Anti-Cruelty Society, Chicago’s oldest animal welfare organization.
-(312) 644-8338
-mmills@anticruelty.org
Team Sergeant Sullivan Center
-Sergeant Sullivan Center
-https://www.teamsgtsullivancenter.org/
-Team members raise funds for the Sergeant Sullivan Center, which fights post-deployment illness and toxic wounds in veterans.
-1-855-748-7855
-info@sgtsullivancenter.org
Team SCIS/U2FP
-Unite 2 Fight Paralysis
-http://www.u2fp.org/teamu2fp/
-Team members raise funds for Unite2Fight Paralysis, which works to find a cure for those with spinal cord injury.
-1-888-564-2228
-teamu2fp@u2fp.org
Team Live United
-United Way of Metropolitan Chicago
-http://uw-mc.org/bofa-chicago-marathon/
-Team members raise funds for the United Way of Metropolitan Chicago to make an impact in the areas of education, income and health.
-(312) 906-2350
-teamunitedway@uw-mc.org
Matt’s Marathoners
-12 Oaks Foundation
-http://www.12oaksfoundation.org/charity-teams/
-Team members raise funds for the 12 Oaks Foundation, which provides grants to children who cannot afford sport and extracurricular fees.
-847-231-0992
-Rosita@12OaksFoundation.org
A Kid’s Brain Tumor Cure Foundation (Pediatric Low-Grade Astrocytoma Foundation)
-A Kid’s Brain Tumor Cure Foundation (PLGA Foundation)
-http://akidsbraintumorcure.org/
-Team members raise funds for A Kids’ Brain Tumor Cure Foundation, which promotes research related to pediatric brain cancer and serves as a resource for families with children who have pediatric brain tumors.
-914-762-3494
-contact@akidsbraintumorcure.org
A Special Wish Chicago
-A Special Wish Chicago
-http://www.aswchicago.org/
-Team members raise funds for A Special Wish Chicago, which provides children through young adults up to 20 years olds with life-threatening illnesses in the Chicago area with the opportunity to have a wish granted.
-info@aswchicago.org
Team Access Living
-Access Living
– www.accessliving.org/
-Team members raise funds for Access Living, which works to empower those with disabilities to live fulfilling lifestyles.
-312-640-2100
-vdunn@accessliving.org
Achilles International Chicago
-Achilles International Chicago
-http://www.achillesinternational.org/
-Team members support Achilles International’s mission to make endurance sports accessible to those with disabilities.
-achilles.chicago@gmail.com
Race AFSP
-American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
-http://www.AFSPRace.org/
-Team members raise funds for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, which works to save lives and support those affected by suicide.
-312-890-2377
-smoore200400@yahoo.com
Team AmeriCares
-AmeriCares
-http://www.americares.org/you-can-help/individuals/fundraise-for-us/2015/
-Team members raise funds for AmeriCares, which is a disaster-response and global health organization.
-(203) 658-9500
-hdonaldson@americares.org
Apna Ghar
-Apna Ghar
-www.apnaghar.org
-Team members raise funds for Apna Ghar, which works to empower immigrant women to end gender violence.
-773-883-4663
-info@apnaghar.org
Team Asha Chicago
-Asha for Education
-ashanet.org/chicago/blogs/teamashachicago/
-Team members raise funds for Asha for Education, which works to bring education to underprivileged children in India.
-chicagoteamasha@gmail.com
Ballou Skies Chicago Tri Team
-Ballou Skies
-www.ballouskies.com/chicago-triathlon-team.htm
-Team members raise funds for Ballou Skies, which funds research for boys with Ducheene
Muscular Dystrophy
-412-787-8800
-info@ballouskies.com
Team Bear The Challenge
-Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation
-http://teambear.mybearnecessities.org
-Team members raise funds for the Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation, which works to eliminate pediatric cancer.
-(312) 214-1200
-office@bearnecessities.org
Team Boomer
-Boomer Esiason Foundation
-http://www.esiason.org/team-boomer
-Team members raise funds for the Boomer Esiason Foundation, which funds cystic fibrosis research and works to raise awareness and education about the disease.
-646.292.7930
Team CAL
-Cal’s All-Star Angel Foundation, Inc.
-http://www.calsangels.org/team-cal/
-Team members raise funds for Cal’s Angels, a pediatric cancer foundation.
-847.659.8721
-cristie@calsangels.org
Team Road Scholars
-Chicago Area Runners Association
-www.CARARoadScholars.org
-Team members raise funds for CARA’s Road Scholars program, which trains local teenagers to run a half marathon.
-312-666-9836
-astrid@cararuns.org
Team Casa
-Casa De Los Angeles
-http://marathon.casadelosangeles.org/
-Casa de los Ángeles, founded in 2000 as a free daycare center for children of single moms serving the San Miguel de Allende community’s poorest families, has blossomed into a community center providing medical care, a food bank, emergency shelter, transitional housing and scholarships as well as other services.Team members raise funds for Casa de los Ángeles, a free daycare center in San Miguel de Allende in central Mexico.
-(262) 366-9979
-katie@casadelosangeles.org
Team CASA
-Court Appointed Special Advocates For Children
-http://casacookcounty.org/
-Team members raise funds for CASA of Cook County, which works to give area abused and neglected children permanent homes.
-(312) 433-4926
-info@casacookccounty.org
Team CATC
-Children at the Crossroads Foundation
-http://www.catc.org/event/team-catc/
-Team members raise funds for Children at the Crossroads Foundation, which provides scholarships to The Frances Xavier Warde School.
-1-312-466-0700
Team CIF
-Center For Independent Futures
-http://www.independentfutures.com/run-for-hopes-and-dreams-with-team-cif.html
-Team members raise funds for the Center for Independent Futures, which helps those with disabilities move towards independent living.
– 847.328.2044
-emale@independentfutures.com
Chicago Fair Trade Run for Change
-Chicago Fair Trade
-http://www.chicagofairtrade.org/
-Team members raise funds for the education work of Chicago Fair Trade, which helps empower consumers to know more about the origins of the products they plan to purchase.
-312-212-1760
-katherine@chicagofairtrade.org
Chicago Fire Foundation
-Team Chicago Fire Foundation
-http://www.chicago-fire.com/community/foundation
-Team members raise funds for the Chicago Fire Foundation, which works to bring youth development sports programs and direct-service programs to areas in need.
-(708) 496-6740
Hustle for HOPES
-Chicago Hopes
-http://www.chicagohopesforkids.org/
-Team members raise funds for Chicago HOPES, which pairs homeless children in Chicago with tutors to support them with homework and reading while also provindg science and arts enrichment programming. Chicago HOPES for Kids began in 2006 as an initiative of the Chicago Public Schools
-312-690-4240
-contact@chicagohopesforkids.org
Team CPMF
-Chicago Police Memorial Foundation
-http://www.cpdmemorial.org/team/
-Team members raise funds for the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation, which supports families of Chicago police officers killed or seriously injured in the line of duty.
-(312) 499-8899
– info@cpdmemorial.org
The Oar Runners
-Chicago Rowing Foundation
-http://www.rowchicago.com/
-Team members raise funds for accessROW and Pauly’s Pals, two adaptive rowing programs organized by the Chicago Rowing Foundation.
-312.636.1239
-btrevarthen@rowchicago.com
Team CWHC
-Chicago Women’s Health Center
-www.chicagowomenshealthcenter.org
-Team members raise funds for the Chicago Women’s Health Center, which provides women with access to affordable health care and education.
-773.935.6126
Chicago Youth Centers
-Chicago Youth Centers
-http://chicagoyouthcenters.org/
-Team members raise funds for the Chicago Youth Centers, which aim to empower children through programming intended to set them up for success.
-312.913.1700
Common Threads
-Common Threads
-http://commonthreads.org/
-Team members raise funds for Common Threads, which brings healthy cooking classes to low-income areas.
-(312) 329-2501
Team CCO
-Cornerstone Community Outreach
-http://www.ccolife.org/teamcco/
-Team members raise funds for Cornerstone Community Outreach, which provides shelter to homeless individuals in Chicago.
-773.271.8163
-teamcco@ccolife.org
CureSearch for Children’s Cancer
-CureSearch for Children’s Cancer
-http://curesearchchallenge.org/
-Team members raise funds for CureSearch’s mission to end childhood cancer.
-(800) 458-6223
-challenge@curesearch.org
Team Dreams For Kids
-Dreams For Kids
-http://www.dreamsforkids.org/
-Team members raise funds for Dream For Kids, which works to empower children.
-312.585.4995
Team Believe
-Easter Seals
-http://www.easterseals.com/
-Team members raise funds for Easter Seals and its mission to provide equal opportunities to those with disabilities.
-309-686-1177 x2321
-kglow@ci.easterseasl.com
Erika’s Lighthouse
-Erika’s Lighthouse
-http://www.erikaslighthouse.org/
-Team members raise funds for Erika’s Lighthouse, which works to assist teenagers dealing with depression.
-847-386-6481
– info@erikaslighthouse.org
Team Esperanza
– Esperanza Health Centers
-http://www.esperanzachicago.org/
-Team members raise funds for the Esperanza Health Centers, which provide medical care on Chicago’s southwest side.
-773.584.6200
Family Empowerment Centers
-Family Empowerment Centers
-http://familyempower.publishpath.com/
-Team members raise funds for the Family Empowerment Centers, which provides services including English as a Second Language classes, service teams, after school programs and worship services.
-773-262-0760
-info@familyempower.org
Team Steps For Change
-Franciscan Outreach
-www.franoutreach.org
-Team members raise funds for Franciscan Outreach’s mission to help the homeless in Chicago.
-(773) 278-6724
-julie@franoutreach.org
Team Gilda
-Gilda’s Club Chicago
-http://www.gildasclubchicago.org/
-Team members raise funds for Gilda’s Club Chicago, which provides hundreds of activities per month to those impacted by cancer.
-312-464-9900
Girls in the Game
-Girls in the Game
-http://www.girlsinthegame.org/
-Team members raise funds for Girls in the Game, which provides girls in Chicago with opportunities to engage in sports and fitness while also educating them about health and nutrition.
-312.633.4263
Goldie’s Place
-Goldie’s Place
-http://goldiesplace.org/
-Team members raise funds for Goldie’s Place, which provides homeless adults with a variety of services, including dental treatment, career development and job placement.
-(773) 271-1212
-hope@goldiesplace.org
Greater Chicago Food Depository
-Greater Chicago Food Depository
-www.chicagosfoodbank.org/marathon
-Team members raise funds for the Greater Chicago Food Depository, which works to end hunger in the local community.
-773-843-7289
-egraves@gcfd.org
Team GRIP
-GRIP Outreach for Youth
-www.griprunnersclub.com
-Team members raise funds for GRIP Outreach for Youth, which works with fatherless teens in Chicago.
-(312) 563-5630
Harley Helping Hands
-Harley Helping Hands Foundation
-http://www.harleyhelpinghands.org/
-Team members raise funds for the Harley Helping Hands (HHH) Foundation, which aims to empower adults with brain cancer.
-773-627-2192
-info@harleyhelpinghands.org
Team Have Dreams
-Have Dreams
-http://havedreams.org/team-have-dreams/
-Team members raise funds for Have Dreams, which assists those living with autism.
-847.685.0250
-dmurray@havedreams.org
Holiday Heroes
-Holiday Heroes Foundation
-https://www.holidayheroesfoundation.org/
-Team members raise funds for the Holiday Heroes Foundation, which works to bring joy to hospitalized children.
-847.461.9710
-info@holidayheroesfoundation.org
Team Homes for our Troops
-Homes for our Troops
-http://www.hfotusa.org/run
-Team members raise funds for Home for Our Troops, which works to build mortgage-free homes for severely injured veterans.
-866-787-6677
-cyanosick@hfotusa.org
Athletes for Equality
-Human Rights Campaign Foundation
-http://www.hrc.org/
-Team members raise funds for the Human Rights Campaign Foundation, a civil rights organization that works towards equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender Americans.
-athletes@hrc.org
Infant Welfare Society of Chicago
-Infant Welfare Society of Chicago
-http://www.iwsassociateboard.org/events/marathon
-Team members raise funds for the Infant Welfare Society of Chicago, which provides healthcare to mothers and children in Chicago.
-DiBenedettoM@infantwelfare.org
Team Inheritance of Hope
-Inheritance of Hope
-http://inheritanceofhope.org/teamioh.html
-Team members raise funds for Inheritance of Hope, which works with children who have lost their parents.
-TeamIOH@InheritanceOfHope.org
Team First Responders
-International Medical Corps
-https://internationalmedicalcorps.org/marathon
-Team members raise funds for the International Medical Corps, which provides healthcare in underserved areas of the world.
-community@internationalmedicalcorps.org
IWMF
-International Waldenstrom’s Macroglobulinemia Foundation
-http://www.iwmf.com/
-Team members raise funds for the International Waldenstrom’s Macroglobulinemia Foundation, which promotes disease research and patient support for those with Waldenstrom’s Macroglobulinemia, a form of lymphoma.
-941-927-4963
-info@iwmf.com
Jewelers For Children
-Jewelers For Children
-http://www.jewelersforchildren.org/index.htm
-Team members raise funds for Jewelers for Children, which brings the jewelry industry together to make charitable contributions to a wide range of organizations that benefit children experiencing abuse, neglect or illness.
-(212) 687-2949
Team Joslin
-Joslin Diabetes Center
-http://giving.joslin.org/site/TR/TeamJoslin/TeamJoslin?fr_id=1081&pg=entry
-Team members raise funds for the Joslin Diabetes Center, which works bring funding to diabetes research, care and education.
-(617) 309-2534
-martha.ho@joslin.harvard.edu
La Casa Norte
-La Casa Norte
-http://www.lacasanorte.org/la-casa-norte-running-team/
-Team members raise funds for La Casa Norte’s work to assist those experiencing homelessness.
-773-276-4900 ext. 212
-jessica@lacasanorte.org
Run 4 Latinos
-Latinos Progresando
-http://latinospro.org/run4latinos/
-Team members raise funds for Latinos Progresando, which provides services for and advocates on behalf of immigrants.
-(773) 542-7077
Launch U
-Launch U
-www.launchu.org
-Team members raise funds for Launch U, which pairs young professionals with local youth to assist them during their senior year of high school.
-312-805-3198
-info@launchu.org
Lawrence Hall Youth Services
-Lawrence Hall Youth Services
-https://www.lawrencehall.org/
-Team members raise funds for Lawrence Hall Youth Services, which assists at-risk youth.
-(773) 769-3500
-information@lawrencehall.org
Team LPZoo26.2
-Lincoln Park Zoo
-http://www.lpzoo.org/
-Team members raise funds for the Lincoln Park Zoo.
-312-742-2000
Loyola University Health System
-Loyola Medicine
-http://www.loyolamedicine.org/
-Team members raise funds to support the Loyola University Health System.
-888-584-7888
Team LYDIA
-Lydia Home Association
-www.lydiahome.org
-Team members raise funds for LYDIA, which provides a variety of services, including foster care, residential treatment, counseling and education, to children.
-(773) 896-3234
-ballen@lydiahome.org
Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation
-Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation
-https://www.mcsf.org/get-involved/join-our-running-team/
-Team members raise funds for scholarships for children of Marines.
-703.549.0060
-renee.laflam@mcsf.org
Team Marklund
-Marklund
-http://www.marklund.org/getting-involved/attend-an-event/team-marklund
-Team members raise funds for Marklund, which is a residential facility dedicated to helping those with developmental disabilities and healthcare needs.
-630-593-5473
-sheinz@marklund.org
Team OLA
-Mission of Our Lady of the Angels
-http://www.missionola.com/marathon.html
-Team members raise funds for Mission of Our Lady of the Angels, which provides a variety of assistance programs to those living in poverty and establishes a Catholic presence in West Humboldt Park.
-(773) 486-8431
-olamission@gmail.com
Run ‘Til it Hz
-Museum of Science and Industry Chicago
-http://www.msichicago.org/
-Team members raise funds for the Museum of Science and Industry.
-(773) 684-1414
-contact@msichicago.org
Team NPF run
-National Psoriasis Foundation
-http://npf.donordrive.com/
-Team members raise funds for the National Psoriasis Foundation, which works to find a cure to psoriatic disease and support those currently living with psoriasis.
-800-723-9166
-teamnpf@psoriasis.org
Team for Kids
-New York Road Runners Youth Programs
-https://www.runwithtfk.org/
-Team members raise funds for NYRR Youth Programs, which includes school programming, free events for youth and digital resources.
-646-758-9693
-teamforkids@nyrr.org
Team Namaste
-Namaste Charter School
-http://www.namastecharterschool.org/teamnamaste/
-Team members raise funds for Namaste Charter School, located in Chicago’s McKinley Park neighborhood.
-773-715-9558 x289
-knelson@namastecharterschool.org
NPH USA
-Nuestros Pequeños Hermanos USA
-www.nphusa.org
-Team members raise funds for Nuestros Pequeños Hermanos USA, which serves thousands of children in Latin America and the Caribbean.
-1.888.201.8880
-info@nphusa.org
Marathon Mutts
-One Tail at a Time Dog Rescue
-http://www.onetail.org/events/marathon-mutts/
-Team members raise funds for One Tail at a Time, a no-kill, all-breed dog shelter.
-(773) 837-3595
-OTATMarathonMutts@gmail.com
Run For Our Sons
-Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy
-http://www.runforoursons.org/
-Team members raise funds for Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy, which works to bring an end to Duchennne muscular dystrophy.
-201-250-8440
-info@runforoursons.org
The YMCA
-The YMCA
-http://pavymca.org
-Team members raise funds for the Pav YMCA and its free wellness program for cancer survivors.
-708.749.0606
Phil’s Friends
-Phil’s Friends
-http://philsfriends.org/
-Team members raise funds for Phil’s Friends, which provides care packages and Cards of Hope to cancer patients.
-224-653-8315
-info@philsfriends.org
Team Playworks
-Playworks
-http://www.playworks.org
-Team members raise funds for Playworks, which aims to give children more opportunities to engage in play.
-(312) 324-0280
-klombardi@playworks.org
Sunflower Striders
-Prayers from Maria
-http://prayersfrommaria.org/Get-Involved/Join-the-Sunflower-Striders/
-Team members raise funds for Prayers from Maria, which funds research related to curing gliomas, one of the deadliest types of childhood brain cancers.
-swaldron@prayersfrommaria.org
Team Project Purple
-Project Purple
-www.run4projectpurple.org
-Team members raise funds for Project Purple, which works to raise awareness about and provide funding for the cure of pancreatic cancer.
-203-714-6052
Team ROW
-Recovery on Water
-http://www.recoveryonwater.org/
-Team members raise funds for Recovery on Water, which provides rowing-based exercise programs for breast cancer survivors.
-(203) 610-0246
-devlin@recoveryonwater.org
RDS Runners
-LuMind Research Down Syndrome Foundation
-http://www.researchds.org/rds-runners
-Team members raise funds for Research Down Syndrome, which supports Down syndrome cognition research.
-rdsrunners@researchds.org
Restoration Ministries
-Restoration Ministries
-www.restorationministries.net
-Team members raise funds for Restoration Ministries, which provides services for at-risk peoples, particularly children and teenagers.
-708-333-3370
Team Save the Children
-Save the Children
-http://www.savethechildren.org/site/c.8rKLIXMGIpI4E/b.8866339/
-Team members raise funds for Save the Children, which works globally to provide children with the opportunity to grow up in safety and health.
-800.728.3843
-team@savechildren.org
Shriner’s Hospitals for Children
-Shriner’s Hospitals for Children
-http://www.shrinershospitalsforchildren.org/
-Team members raise funds for Shriners Hospitals for Children – Chicago, which provides pediatric care in the areas of orthopedics, cleft lip and palate and rehabilitation/spinal cord injury.
-773-385-5573
-chicagomarathon@shrinenet.org
Team Empower
-Smile Train
-http://www.smiletrain.org/athletics/
-Team members raise funds for Smile Train, which provides free surgery to children with cleft lip and palate in developing countries.
-teamempower@smiletrain.org
Spinal Cord Injury Association of Illinois
-Spinal Cord Injury Association of Illinois
-http://www.sci-illinois.org/
-Team members raise funds for the Spinal Cord Injury Association of Illinois, which supports those living with the results of spinal cord injuries.
-708-671-1808
-SCIInjury@aol.com
Susan F. Lasky Cancer Foundation
-Susan F. Lasky Cancer Foundation
-http://www.laskyfoundation.org/
-Team members raise funds for the Susan F. Lasky Cancer Foundation, which supports those dealing with cancer and helps fund cancer research.
-ilenesross@gmail.com
A Breath Away
-Bonnie J. Addario Lung Cancer Foundation
-http://www.lungcancerfoundation.org/
-Team members raise funds for the Bonnie J. Addario Lung Cancer Foundation, which works to fight lung cancer.
-650.598.2857
-gianna@lungcancerfoundation.org
Team Cure It
-Cure It Foundation
-http://teamcureit.com/
-Team members raise funds for the Cure It Foundation, which fights childhood cancer.
Team TLT4C
-The Little Things for Cancer
-http://teamlt4c.weebly.com/
-Team members raise funds for The Little Things for Cancer, which works to assist those living with cancer in their daily needs.
The Service Club of Chicago
-The Service Club of Chicago
-http://www.serviceclubofchicago.org/
-Team members raise funds for the Service Club of Chicago, which supports a variety of charities around the city.
-(312) 220-9600
-info@serviceclubofchicago.org
Team Tree House
-Tree House Humane Society
-http://www.treehouseanimals.org/site/PageServer?pagename=Team_Tree_House_Race_Team_Benefits
-Team members raise funds for the Tree House Humane Society, which rescues and helps stray cats.
-kristine@treehouseanimals.org
Triple Threat Mentoring
-Triple Threat Mentoring
-http://triplethreat.org/marathon
-Team members raise funds for Triple Threat Mentoring, which connects at-risk youth with adults who have similar interests.
-630.570.9506
-info@triplethreat.org
Team Hope Energy Life
-United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation
-www.umdf.org/chicagomarathon
-Team members raise funds for the United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation, which works funds mitochondrial disease research and supports those living with the disease.
-412-793-8077
-info@umdf.org
Team LCRF
-Lung Cancer Research Foundation
-www.lungcancerresearchfoundation.org
-Team members raise funds for the Lung Cancer Research Foundation, which provides funding for lung cancer research.
-212.588.1580
-info@lungfund.org
UPS for DownS Endurance Team
-United Parent Support for Down Syndrome
-http://www.upsfordowns.org/home.aspx
-Team members raise funds for UPS for DownS, which assists those who have loved ones living with Down syndrome.
-(847) 895-2100
Team Urban Initiatives
-Urban Initiatives
-www.urbaninitiatives.org
-Team members raise funds to support Work to Play, the flagship program of Urban Initiatives, which gives children the chance to play soccer.
-(312) 715-1763
-kyle@urbaninitiatives.org
VanderCook College of Music
-VanderCook College of Music
-http://www.vandercook.edu/
-Team members raise funds for the VanderCook College of Music, which prepares musical educators.
-(312) 225-6288
-jsadowski@vandercook.edu
Team Will-Cure
-Where There’s a Will There’s a Cure
-http://www.will-cure.org/
-Team members raise funds for Where There’s A Will There’s A Cure, which funds research for Myotubular Myopathy, a rare disease that causes severe muscle weakness.
-630-208-1105
Team Wounded Warrior Project
-Wounded Warrior Project
-http://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/
-Team members raise funds for the Wounded Warrior Project, which provides a wide range of programs to wounded veterans.
-904.296.7350
Team Wright Way
-Wright-Way Rescue
-http://www.wright-wayrescue.org/teamwrightway/
-Team members raise funds for Wright-Way Rescue, a no-kill shelter that saves pets from animal control facilities in rural areas
-(847-728-5434
-teamwrightway@wright-wayrescue.org
ZERO Prostate Cancer Endurance
-ZERO – The End of Prostate Cancer
-http://zerocancer.org/challenge/endurance
-Team members raise funds for ZERO, which aims to create a generation free of prostate cancer.
-202-463-9455
-races@zerocancer.org
