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!

My Personal Fundraising Page

I will be running the 2025 Chicago Marathon on behalf of Special Children's Charities on Sunday, October 12th! Please consider contributing today to help me hit my fundraising target and make a real difference.

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My Supporters

  • Sharon maffei Last month
  • Kat Neal October 2025 $25.00
  • Ben Maffei October 2025
  • Emma Marston October 2025 $26.25
  • Caroline Dawson September 2025
  • Jesse Eisler You go Kayleigh! You are always giving back and this is a great cause. September 2025 $180.00
  • Drew GAGNON September 2025 $105.00
  • Helmut Wolf Go Kay.....if you do as well running as you did waterskiing this weekend, you'll come in first! Good luck, Wolfie August 2025 $105.00
  • Kristen Maxwell September 2025 $50.00
  • Evie and James Lister We are so proud of you for doing this!  You will rock it!  Xo  September 2025 $50.00