Fundraising Page: Gena Palmieri

Team Special Children's Charities 2025

Gena Palmieri

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My Fundraising Page

I'm beyond excited to be running the Chicago Marathon this year in support of Special Children's Charities! This incredible organization uses movement and creativity to empower children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Throughout my life, I've experienced firsthand how powerful movement and creativity can be for both my mental and physical health, so having the chance to fundraise and run for this cause is incredibly meaningful. Will be such a special run and such a special day!

Why I'm running for #TeamSCC

Since 1969, Special Children’s Charities has been the driving force behind inclusion and empowerment for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities throughout Chicago. 

Special Children’s Charities aims to transcend boundaries and redefine possibilities by serving as a symbol of empowerment and inclusivity within both the disability community and the City of Chicago.

The spirit of accomplishment, inclusion, and joy that are part of the marathon experience are what we strive to provide for thousands of our participants in all 77 Chicago neighborhoods. With your help, we are creating a more inclusive Chicago–one mile at a time.

If you wish to make a donation via check, please send to the address below and they will credit the donation to my fundraising page. Please make sure to include my name (or the person you would like to support) in the memo section.

Please make all checks payable to Special Children's Charities.

Mail to: 
Special Children's Charities 
2 E. 8th St., Suite 2M
Chicago, IL 60605

Again, thank you for supporting the thousands of participants with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Chicago!

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My Supporters

  • Anonymous Last month $3.15
  • Anonymous Last month $378.00
  • Michele Battle October 2025 $100.00
  • Nikole Moogan October 2025 $105.00
  • Annie Atzeff September 2025 $52.50
  • Anonymous Last month $378.00
  • Nikole Moogan October 2025 $105.00
  • Donna Palmieri Very proud of you, Gena! Enjoy your run! August 2025 $105.00
  • John Paul Franzia February 2025 $105.00
  • Michele Battle October 2025 $100.00