Team Special Children's Charities 2025
Ja’Juan Smith
My Personal Fundraising Page
Why I'm running for #TeamSCC
As a medical social worker, I’ve had the privilege of working with and advocating for children facing significant challenges. These experiences have shown me just how crucial it is to provide support and resources to help them thrive. That’s why I’ve chosen to run for Special Children’s Charities.
I’ve chosen to run the Chicago Marathon because it’s one of the 7 World Marathon Majors, and this year marks my goal of running my first marathon. After diving into the world of running, I decided to take on a bigger challenge: completing all 7 World Marathons. Chicago is the first step in this exciting journey, and I’m eager to push myself further.
I’m excited to take on this challenge and would be grateful for your support in making a meaningful impact on the lives of these remarkable children. Every contribution, no matter how big or small, will help. I’ll be running with all of you in mind.
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 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 October 2025 $275.00
- Amber Aparicio September 2025 $105.00
- Anonymous “A marathon is hundreds of miles and hours of training. The last 26.2 miles is just the victory lap”. You got this! September 2025 $235.70
- Shalicia Starr September 2025 $52.50
- Paula Disz Keep running for the rest of us that refuse! You got this! September 2025 $52.50
- Anonymous October 2025 $275.00
- Anonymous “A marathon is hundreds of miles and hours of training. The last 26.2 miles is just the victory lap”. You got this! September 2025 $235.70
- Amber Aparicio September 2025 $105.00
- Kristen Smith September 2025 $105.00
- Marah Malleck Thanks for raising funds for littles like our Abigail! Happy training and racing, Ja’Juan! August 2025 $105.00