Bank of America Chicago Marathon, 2024

James and Mike Take on Chicago

October 13, 2024 6:00am - 6:00pm

About Northern Illinois Food Bank

During Fiscal Year 23 (July 1, 2022-June 30, 2023), Northern Illinois Food Bank We relied on 20,000 unique volunteers who donated 137,000 volunteer hours last year to help provide 82.3 million meals. We brought Mobile Markets to neighbors at 565 sites and distributed more than 5 million meals through our My Pantry Express and Winnebago Community Market. Because we are committed to providing nutritious foods, 28% of food distributed was fresh produce and 15% was protein. We need community support to continue to provide for our neighbors and I invite you to be a part of the solution because together we are Neighbors. Empowered.

Our Team

About Mike

I’m participating once again in this year’s Chicago Marathon on Sunday, October 13th to raise money for The Northern Illinois Food Bank. This organization's mission is really important to me, and I’m running 26.2 miles to support our neighbors to get the food they need to thrive.  Will you support me and donate to help me reach my fundraising goal?  This year I am running to help raise $1750.  

If you can donate please also leave me a message about why you decided to donate – I’d love to hear from you! 

This year I am also running to honor my friend Sharon Kennedy, to thank her for always giving me guidance and encouragement in my past marathons.  She always challenged me to try and has mentored me and so many other runners with her infectious positivity and strength.  To Sharon, everyone was a neighbor and she was always willing to help, so this year I am also running in her memory. 

Sharon and I at a Mobile Market for Northern Illinois Food Bank

If you think of others who might be interested in making a donation, please forward this email to them or kindly share it on your social media page!  The Northern Illinois Food Bank is a great organization and 96% of the Food Bank's resources go to programs that feed neighbors in need.  That's providing the equivalent of nearly 250,000 meals a day! 

Thank you for helping me reach my goal, and for supporting Northern Illinois Food Bank. We couldn’t do it without you! Together we are Neighbors, Empowered.

About James

Hi everyone!

My name is James Kennedy, and I am honored to be running my first Chicago Marathon with the Northern Illinois Food Bank! I have amazing memories volunteering with the food bank packaging up holiday baskets and handing out groceries during the pop-up drives. While this might not be my first marathon, this will be my first major and I am excited for the challenge and to support the great fight against hunger!

I will be dedicating this marathon to my mother Sharon, who passed away from cancer last December. She was an avid runner and my main inspiration to start running. I remember as a child running around the city with my dad to see her run in the multiple Chicago Marathons that she completed. She was the most loving and supportive person. I have never met a stronger individual that insisted on being positive through dark times. She was a friend to everyone and an inspiration to all. 

$7,154.66

achieved

$5,000.00

goal

of your goal reached

0

days

0

hours

0

mins

0

secs

Recent Activity

Our Supporters

  • Tina's Italian Cafe and Catering 4 weeks ago $75.00
  • Tina's Italian Cafe and Catering Last month $75.00
  • Mary Popit Last month $100.00
  • Barbara Baruffi Last month $60.00
  • Donna Lahey To Honor Sharon Kennedyy Last month $105.00
  • Megan Kennedy September 2024 $1,100.00
  • Matt Katsaros October 2024 $500.00
  • Sharon & Jerry Kennedy October 2024 $500.00
  • Provincial Leadership Team August 2024 $500.00
  • L. Marshall, Inc June 2024 $500.00