Hi all,
I'm running the 2025 Bank of America Chicago Marathon to support Mission of Our Lady of the Angels! This will be my second marathon, and my first time supporting Team OLA. The Mission was introduced to me by one of my dear friends who was hosted while she was a pilgrim for the Eucharistic Congress, and I couldn't be more excited to support these Brides of Christ who have dedicated their lives to serving those who need it most. Please consider donating and learning more about the mission below!
I would also love to offer up my many miles for particular intentions. Feel free leave a note with your donation or message me, and I will offer up a run and a holy hour for your intentions.
"All this I do for the sake of the gospel, so that I too may have a share in it. Do you not know that the runners in the stadium all run in the race, but only one wins the prize? Run so as to win. Every athlete exercises discipline in every way. They do it to win a perishable crown, but we an imperishable one. Thus I do not run aimlessly; I do not fight as if I were shadowboxing. No, I drive my body and train it, for fear that, after having preached to others, I myself should be disqualified" (1 Corinthians 9:23-27).
In Christ,
Gladys
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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.