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 Susan Hurren. Susan has been working with the disability community since she was in high school, and decided to use her Chicago Marathon miles to help SCC make an impact.
“I have helped individuals with special needs since high school. I have seen first hand the lack of support that individuals with disabilities receive in my area. It’s a very sad situation. That’s why when I started attending Clemson University I knew I wanted to be involved with Clemson Life which is a program that people with disabilities are able to participate in and get the help they need to do schooling and hold a job. Running the Chicago marathon in support of SCC gives me great pride. I want to raise money and assist these people in getting to spend time doing what they love to do just like the rest of us.”
Thank you so much to Susan 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: Grace Bright
I am proud to run for a mission that reminds people that everyone deserves to be seen, supported, and celebrated.
Marathon Monday: Ron Blanchard
I am proud to run for a mission that reminds people that everyone deserves to be seen, supported, and celebrated.
Marathon Monday: Bradley Aleman
My dad and I could not think of a more perfect charity to raise money for. A charity bringing health and wellness and inclusivity to children and young adults like my brother, something we strive to not take for granted every day.
Marathon Monday: Andrew Dacosta
Training for a marathon is hard. Knowing I’m running for something bigger than myself makes it worth it.
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.
