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 Katie Poole. Katie told us about how her marathon training has connected her with her father’s memory, and has taught her new lessons about herself:
“I’m running the 2025 Chicago Marathon – a race that carries deep meaning for me.
I’m running in honor of my dad, who passed away but left behind a legacy as a marathoner. He ran Chicago three times, and now I get to follow in his footsteps. I’m also running for my daughter, to show her what it looks like to push through hard things with heart and resilience.
Along the way, 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.
That’s why I’m proud to be running with Special Children’s Charities, raising funds to support programs for children and young adults with disabilities.
Every donation, every cheer, and every step counts. Thank you for supporting this journey”
Thank you so much to Katie 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!
