Running with Intention
This will be my third year running for Team OLA—and my first as a married man! ? I’d be grateful if you would join me in celebrating by supporting Team OLA with a gift.
Last year, I dedicated each mile of the marathon to a donor’s prayer request. Praying for others throughout the race made the experience so powerful—I wasn’t running alone, but with the intentions of so many in my heart. It was such a blessing that I’m doing it again this year!
Here’s how you can join me:
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Sponsor a mile of the race (1–26): $50
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Sponsor a training run before the race: $25
Your support makes a real difference and helps me carry your prayers with me every step of the way. Thank you for cheering me on in faith and in miles!
About the Charity:
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 4400 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 2025 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 4400 families a month- and growing!
-Help the Mission continue to expand and improve this outreach.
(2) Help the Mission renovate an additional convent for more sisters!
-We need a separate convent for our young sisters in formation
-This renovation project is essential to the future expansion of our material and spiritual outreach. Additional details about the project will be released once they are available!
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.
Sr. Jaime and friends at out back to school block party!
We distribute over 1000 backpacks filled with school supplies each August!
Thanksgiving 2024
We had Thanksgiving lunch for about 500 & we distributed 1500+ turkeys last November!
Mother's Day Lunch at Mission OLA
We host community meals about once a month. We invite our neighbors to pray and share a meal with us. It has been a beautiful way to help our broken community be a little more united each time we come together.
Mission OLA's pantry! Lots of food, lots of variety!
We distribute about 200,000 lbs. of food to about 4000 families per month.
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My Badges
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First Donation
Awarded when Anyone receives 1 or more donations
Awarded 09/22/2025
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Fundraising Achieved
Awarded when Anyone reaches 100 % of goal
Awarded 10/13/2025
My Supporters
- Octavio Garcia October 2025
- Diane Salemi October 2025 $25.00
- Elevate Medicare Advisors October 2025 $50.00
- Mary Adduci Best of luck with the marathon today! I'm a little late with the message cause you're already running, but I'm praying that you and all the runners have a safe and successful run! October 2025 $20.00
- Pablo Cruz October 2025 $5.00
- Mom & Dad Martinez Proud of all you have accomplished this year! You got this! October 2025 $104.00
- Michael Dillenburg October 2025 $104.00
- Blanca Rodriguez I love you baby October 2025 $100.00
- Maria Rodriguez May God bless you today and always love you October 2025 $100.00
- Anonymous October 2025 $60.00