Rudy Suero

October 12, 2025 5:00am - 4:00pm

Erika's Lighthouse is determined to make sure no young person feels alone in their depression. We are dedicated to creating a community of empathy and education. We create middle school and high school teen depression awareness programs so educators and teens can create safe spaces to learn about depression, letting students know they are never alone, and there is somewhere to turn.

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Indhira Perez Racine Wishing you the best during your training season and during the marathon! You’re going to do amazing in Chicago! March 2025
Kirsys Gomez Can't wait to cheer you on! Proud of you March 2025 $104.95
Anonymous March 2025 $50.00
Jeff Ruiz Selfmade Lemonade!!!! February 2025 $31.48
Jaheida Perez February 2025 $87.56

Jose Mateo You cutting into my flor de mayo money but you got it playa January 2025 $150.00
Kirsys Gomez Can't wait to cheer you on! Proud of you March 2025 $104.95
Hector Aquino Lets get it!!!! proud of you chango February 2025 $104.95
Keva Adams Thanks for the inspiration, i will stay outta TJMaxx this week! February 2025 $104.95
Anonymous January 2025 $104.95

Hi friends and family! I am so excited to be running the 2025 Bank of America Chicago Marathon! Over the next year I will be gearing up again to conquer 26.2 miles. In addition to my training, I will be working to fundraise for Erika's Lighthouse, a nonprofit organization that raises awareness for adolescent depression and mental health. As a School Counselor, I’ve seen first hand how depression affects my students. Each year, I work with more and more kids facing these challenges, and it’s clear that the need for support is growing. Erika’s Lighthouse shines hope in this effort. They provide free, essential materials to schools and families, helping to educate and support students dealing with depression and ensuring they don’t feel alone. By contributing to my marathon fundraiser, you’re helping Erika’s Lighthouse continue to make a meaningful impact. Your donation will directly support their work, enabling them to reach more schools and families with the resources they need to address teen depression. Every donation, no matter the size, makes a difference. Together, we can provide more support, understanding, and hope to the students who need it most. Thank you for joining me in this crucial effort to make a positive change. See you at the finish line!

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