This year, I’ll be running the 2026 Chicago Marathon with Special Children’s Charities (SCC). SCC is an organization that helps children and adults with disabilities feel included, supported, and empowered throughout Chicago. Since 1969, they’ve been creating programs and opportunities that bring joy, community, and support to families across all 77 Chicago neighborhoods.

Getting the chance to run and fundraise for a cause like this honestly makes this marathon even more meaningful. This will be my second marathon and my second World Major, which is crazy to say. Even better, I’ll be running alongside my cousins, Jason and Justin.

Over the next few months, I’ll be fundraising to support Special Children’s Charities and the incredible work they do for the Chicago community. If you are able to support me and SCC with any amount, I would be incredibly grateful for your generosity. 

If you’d like to support, you can donate directly through my fundraising website or via Venmo.

https://www.venmo.com/u/Mark-Cobangbang

If your employer offers donation matching and you’d like to use it, you can submit your match to Special Children’s Charities (EIN: 23-7026774). Please include the following in the memo/notes section:
“Donation/match for Mark Cobangbang Marathon Fundraising Page.”

Appreciate all the love and support as we get ready to take on 26.2 in Chicago