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 Victoria Corrado. Victoria is a special education teacher, and she told us how that helped her decide to join our team for her first marathon.
“Hi runner family! My name is Victoria Corrado and I live in Chicago. I am so excited to be running my first marathon for Special Children’s Charities. I have been teaching for 6 years and have a huge passion for special education. I have a bachelor’s in Elementary Education and two master’s in Special Education and ESL. I was also involved in special recreation sports and an inclusive daycare during my college career.
In addition to teaching, I also have a huge passion for running. I stated during my summer breaks in high school to get out of the house and little did I know it would turn into a love of mine. I ran cross/track for Carthage College and have also ran several half marathons, however, this is my first full marathon.
I am so excited to combine both my loves (special education and running) and in the city that I love! A huge thank you to my friends and family for supporting me through this process. See you all October 12th!”
Thank you so much to Victoria 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: 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.”
