For my Chicago Marathon journey I've decided to link arms with an organization I care deeply about, which also happens to be where I have the privelage of hanging my "work" hat every day, The Northern Illinois Food Bank. The goal is simple...create awareness and raise some funding around the need of our neighbors to get the nourishment they need to thrive.
I could stand to tighten my belt a few notches in the process as well.
The Food Bank has been responding to the increased need in our communities, which remains elevated due to the effects of COVID-19. In their latest fiscal year (July 2020-June 2021), the Food Bank has helped provide over 100 million meals to the community.
Please join me in making a difference in the lives of the thousands of people in Northern Illinois who are hungry. The funds I raise will stay right here, in our backyard, and will fill an empty plate of a hungry neighbor.
Your Donation Makes an Impact:
+ Every $1 donated helps provide $8 worth of groceries for neighbors in need
+ 97% of the Food Bank's resources go to programs that feed neighbors in need
+ The Food Bank serves 13 counties in Northern Illinois, providing the equivalent of nearly 220,000 meals each day
(Also...It feels really good)
For EVERY dollar you donate that helps me and the Food Bank reach our goals, I will volunteer that many minutes at food distributions or at local shelters by the end of 2023. I will also happily match your donation and take the equivelant amount of minutes off of work after the race to recover in the ER.
I invite you to do incredible things with me this year. This cause matters to me, and the Northern Illinois Food Bank provides people a basic need in the most sensible ways. Please consider joining me on the course or supporting me with a donation that will help me reach my goal to provide groceries to our community.
Running a marathon might be crazy for someone like me. But just imagine not knowing if you could put food on your table each day....or where your next meal might come from. That's insane because we can fix it together!
If I can run in a race, and that makes some people's life a bit easier, why not do it?
Please give....from a guy that see's the entire process each day, it will make a big difference.
Wether you give or not, please check out the Northern Illinois Food Bank in person sometime. We would love to have you!
Best and Be Well,
Chris