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 runner is Clarisse Biascan, who is joining us for her very first Marathon! Clarisse told us why she joined Team SCC:
My name is Clarisse. Running has been my biggest form of self-care.
This year, I will be running my first marathon, the Chicago Marathon, with a purpose close to my heart. I will be running for Special Children’s Charities.
Working as a pediatric nurse, I see courage of children with special needs and their parents everyday. They face challenges most us can only imagine, yet they face life with so much resilience and heart.
I will be running for them-for their hope, their futures, and the belief that with the right support, every child can thrive.
Each mile is a step toward something better. Not just for me, but also for them.
Running for a great cause makes marathon training extra special. Thank you Special Children’s Charities for this opportunity.
Thank you so much to Clarisse 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: Hayley Lawson
So when I run Chicago, I’m not just running for myself. I’m running to support a mission that creates inclusion, builds confidence, and empowers people to live full, meaningful lives.
Marathon Monday: Neil Morrison
I am excited to be able to raise money for a cause that is close to my heart and to have more of an impact helping both children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities be able to participate in athletic, enrichment, and educational programs so they can live their best lives too.
Marathon Monday: Tom Loranger
My marathon journey is important to me because I am trying to push myself and do hard things.
Marathon Monday: Sarah Hruska
I’m running so more kids like Sam get the chance to feel accepted—to be seen for who they are, not pushed aside for what they struggle with. I’m running so families don’t have to fight so hard just to find a place where their child belongs.
Marathon Monday: Talia Skollar
That’s why being part of Team Special Children’s Charities means so much to me—it’s a way to pair something I enjoy with a cause that’s personal, and to be part of something that truly makes an impact.
Marathon Monday: Maria Mergal
Having people in my life with different abilities, I’ve seen firsthand how much it matters for everyone to have the resources and space to thrive. That’s exactly what this organization provides and it’s why this one feels personal.
