I am running the Bank of America Chicago Marathon for the patients at Lurie Children’s! I am dedicating my 26.2 miles for Team A Little Lighter, a fund to directly support Hem/Onc/SCT patients I take care of at Lurie's  and make their experiences through treatment A Little Lighter.

We can’t take away every child’s cancer. We can’t take away every child’s pain. We can’t take away the heartache of the parent’s that feel an overwhelming sense of helplessness. Pediatric cancer and sickle cell disease is too big at times - it’s too heavy.

But what we strive to do every day is to make things a little lighter. With your help in funding, we do this through bubble parades, fashion shows, sticker books, bracelet making, parking pass coverage, support groups for teens, support groups for parents, and special events on the unit.

As a nonprofit hospital, Lurie Children’s depends on donations to provide the best care for kids. I hope you’ll help me reach my goal in support of the patients and families at Lurie Children’s.

Here’s how your donations can make a difference:

$100 is enough to help make a child’s hospital stay a more positive experience with activities, supplies and toys.

$250 can provide patients with the support they need to thrive after lengthy hospital stays.

$500 supports clinical trials to help discover new or more effective treatment options.

$1000 means we can train the next generation of experts.

All donations are tax-deductible and will be acknowledged by Lurie Children’s Foundation.

On behalf of the patients and families of Lurie Children’s, thank you for your support!