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’s featured runner is Andrew DaCosta. Andrew told us about attempting his first marathon this year with Team SCC.
“I’ve always wanted to run a full marathon, and when I started looking for a team to run with, Special Children’s Charities stood out immediately. The mission — supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities — is one I believe in, and I wanted my first marathon to mean something beyond the finish line.
Last year I ran the Chicago Half Marathon. This year I’m going back for the full 26.2, and I’m doing it with Team SCC. Training for a marathon is hard. Knowing I’m running for something bigger than myself makes it worth it.
I’m grateful for the SCC community and excited to represent this team on race day in October.”
Thank you so much to Andrew for being a part of our team! Support his effort by making a donation to his campaign today!
Read more stories from our Team SCC runners!
Marathon Monday: Joe and McKinley
“I think yesterday taught me a life lesson about what really matters: coming together to reach a common goal.”
Marathon Monday: Marian Boyd
“His optimism and general zest for life inspires me every day to wake up be grateful for the life I lead and the abilities I have.”
Marathon Monday: Andrew Lewinski
“Thank you to Special Children’s Charities for all that you do for the community, and thank you again for giving me this amazing opportunity to be part of the Chicago Marathon.”
Marathon Monday: Nathan McDonald
“I look to continue my journey of the world major marathons abroad in years to come while fundraising for charities that I’m passionate about.”
Marathon Monday: Hilari Williams
“I’m often in awe of what my body has accomplished so far, and I hope along the way, my son is learning that we can do hard things, we can overcome obstacles, and we can do it with love and a smile.”
Marathon Monday: Amanda Younggreen
“26.2 miles in memory of Clayton—bringing joy and confidence to anyone at any ability level.”
