I'm running the 2023 Bank of America Chicago to support Mission of Our Lady of the Angels!
Last year, I got this crazy idea that I, a complete and total non-athlete, might take on the incredible challenge of running the Chicago marathon! With much fear and trepidation I bought a pair of running shoes and started an amazing journey. With prayer, much counsel and support from family and friends, and a lot of perseverance, I crossed the finish line with my brother by my side. And I was hooked! I immediately signed up again to offer up another journey to the Chicago Marathon for the Mission of Our Lady of the Angels! These Franciscans live the greatest marathon every day of their lives tirelessly serving our poor neighbors on Chicago's West Side. It's such a privilege to be a part of Team OLA!
Mission of Our Lady of the Angels exists to provide material and spiritual support to W. Humboldt Park, Chicago- one of the most challenged neighborhoods in the US. The Mission feeds about 3000 families a month, provides additional material and pastoral support to families, youth, and senior citizens, and, most importantly, brings the love of Christ to a neighborhood desperately in need of hope. More info about the Mission at www.missionola.com.
Funds raised from Team OLA 2023 will be used to:
(1) Help the Mission expand its food pantry + other material distributions
-Mission of Our Lady of the Angels currently serves about 3000 families a month- and growing!
-Help the Mission continue to expand and improve this outreach.
(2) Help the Mission successfully start using its new outreach center!
-2023 will be the first full year of use of our new outreach center
-We will be hosting large retreats for service groups and parishes for the first time as well as expanding out social services to our neighbors out of the new building.
-Help us to make this expansion possible with your donations!
Donate today to be part of the miracle that is TEAM OLA!
The Mission is a 501(c)(3) and relies entirely on the donations of private donors.
