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 Nathan McDonald. Nathan is a firefighter/EMT who is coming to Chicago all the way from New Hampshire, and supporting SCC while running the World Majors.
“I’m running the 2026 Chicago marathon for Special Children’s Charity with the goal of setting a new PR while chasing the Abbott World Majors. I’m a husband, father of two boys, and Kingston NH firefighter/EMT. I ran the Boston marathon in 2024 for Boston Fire Relief Fund and ran again this year 2026 for Winner’s Circle Running Club. I’m training for Chicago and running the New York City for Tunnels to Towers this fall completing all three US world majors this year. 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.”
Thank you so much to Nathan 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.”
