Fundraising Page: Erika Andresen

2023 Team Resilience

Erika Andresen

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Support My Chicago Marathon Fundraising ~ I'm not Pinocchio

Support me as I challenge myself to raise awareness and educate teens about depression. And run my (probably for real this time) last marathon. Erika's Lighthouse (great name, right??) is an amazing charity that educates and empowers kids/teens about mental health. It's hard enough for adults to get away from the stigma, denying themselves the benefits of seeking help. But early exposure is a wonderful panacea to the things that hold people back. Kids who need and get help turn into empathetic, well-adjusted and happy adults. They even reach adulthood! I was never shy about my mental health. My first trip to therapy was at age 17 and it lasted 6 months because that is all I needed at the time. I learned that it was a useful resource for learning about me. I went back multiple times over my adult life and I can't say that would have happened if I didn't have that exposure at 17. I know I said NYC 2021 was my last marathon ever. Even though I said Boston 2019 was my last one (and then I said I meant it for real this time 6 months later after the Marine Corps Marathon). I did mean it in 2021. The storyline was great: my first and last marathon being NYC (and this time during the 50th anniversary!), parts of my body that I never knew could hurt hurt at mile 22. I was done done done. But I said on Christmas, not even 2 months later, that Chicago might be nice *IF* I was running a marathon again. Here's where I tell you my nose hasn't grown and my pants aren't on fire. Every marathon after my first was with the goal of 4:30 or better. I never got 4:30 or better - my body decided no matter how much training I did that a part of it - usually my right knee - decided it had enough on race day. I had to be satisfied with sub 5 hrs. I'm not trying for a time (I don't believe I'm lying when I say that). I'm doing it for the experience which means I most certainly won't be running the whole thing! Plus I get to raise money for a charity (also check off the last of the US based Abbott's Majors races). I have run for charities that mean something to me: Crohn's disease, homeless veterans, children's hospital, and now teen mental health. I know I retire from running marathons like Motley Crue retires from touring. But I mean it this time. And if I don't, then you'll have another opportunity to support another great charity in the future! Thank you in advance for now (and possibly then)!

Erika's Lighthouse is determined to make sure no young person feels alone in their depression. We are dedicated to creating a community of empathy and education. We create middle school and high school teen depression awareness programs so educators and teens can create safe spaces to learn about depression, letting students know they are never alone, and there is somewhere to turn.

My Supporters

  • Green Facades LLC Congratulation Erika! Thank you for everything you do. October 2023 $104.95
  • Wayne Tucker October 2023 $39.88
  • Evan Harkins July 2023
  • Anonymous July 2023
  • Judith Andresen Go, Erika! Very proud of you! June 2023
  • Jamie Critelli May 2023 $250.00
  • Stacey Reha Good luck Erika! Love you and proud of all your accomplishments! -Stacey May 2023 $157.42
  • Green Facades LLC Congratulation Erika! Thank you for everything you do. October 2023 $104.95
  • Joe Bauman Give my regards to The Loop! Wrigley! Sue! May 2023 $100.00
  • Jaime Jacobson May 2023 $100.00

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