Every Monday we celebrate the runners who have joined Team Special Children’s Charities for the Bank of America Chicago Marathon.
This incredible team is using their miles to support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Chicago. We are so grateful for their dedication and generosity!
This week we’re featuring Hayden George, who is running with Team SCC for the first time. Hayden told us about why she joined our team:
My name is Hayden George and I am an occupational therapist by trade. Running and strength training have played a huge role in supporting my mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Every day I wake up feeling blessed to pursue and perform the physical activity I do. However, from exposure during my everyday professional career, I know this is not the case for many individuals with disabilities.
Being able to run Chicago 2025 with Special Children’s Charities means supporting a cause near and dear to my heart – ensuring people of all abilities have the chance to experience the empowering benefits of fitness. Being a fundraising team member for Special Children’s Charities makes running the 2025 Chicago Marathon that much more memorable, bringing together my personal, professional, and philanthropic values to culminate into one very exciting, charitable day.
Thank you so much to Hayden for being a part of our team! Support her effort by making a donation to her campaign today!
Read more stories from our Team SCC runners!
Marathon Monday: Katie Poole
Running has given me more than just miles – it’s given me a powerful community, a way to process grief, and the power of showing up for something bigger than myself.
Marathon Monday: Laila Robateau
When children and adults with disabilities are given the chance to learn, play, and connect, it transforms not only their lives but also the lives of their families and communities.
Marathon Monday: Antonio Hernandez
Running has given me so much, and joining Team SCC felt like the perfect way to give back.
Marathon Monday: Luis Ortiz
Knowing first hand what having a special need child is, he knew he wanted to run for kids and when he saw everything SCC does he knew it was the perfect charity to run with and has been so inspired and moved by everything SCC does for the community.
Marathon Monday: Carson Haslinger
Every donation means the world to me because I know it’s going to help people like Cole stay active, connected, and part of something bigger.
Marathon Monday: Jayme Norris
It is my hope that my journey with running can help others (especially my 3 daughters) see they are able to do anything they put their minds to!
