Charity running has become an integral part of the Chicago Spring Half Marathon & 10K, and we want to continue to your programs and the causes they support. Training for a half marathon is a challenge, and finding the right motivation is a great way to keep it fun and help athletes stay committed.
Updated program details are currently in the works and will be published soon. If you have any questions, please contact Jeremy Weitzman at jweitzman@lt.life.
One of our greatest priorities here at Life Time is giving back to the local communities that make our events possible. Our 2020 Official Charity Partner, the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA), will be accepting valuable donations from our participants through online and in-person registration for the race. In addition, we are excited to partner with MDA Team Momentum as our Official Charity Training Partner.
MDA is fighting to free individuals — and the families who love them — from the harmful effects of muscular dystrophy, ALS and related life-threatening diseases so they can live longer and grow stronger. Please consider making a donation to MDA or joining their running/walking team today. For more information about the Muscular Dystrophy Association and Team Momentum please visit MDATeam.org.
How can I join the team?
Interested in making your miles mean more? Join MDA Team Momentum! When you join Team Momentum, you dedicate your miles, muscles and personal finish line to freeing families from the harm of muscle-debilitating diseases that take away everyday freedoms like walking, running, hugging and even breathing.
Team Momentum participants fundraise on behalf of MDA and the families that they serve and receive coach supported training, team gear, race entry, personal fundraising webpage and fundraising guidance, a community of support and camaraderie with Mentors and teammates, VIP event weekend amenities including an Inspiration Dinner, private pre-and post-race space with private gear check and bathrooms and on-course support. And of course, motivation from knowing that you’re moving your muscles to strengthen the muscles of kids and adults with muscular dystrophy. Questions? Reach out to Tracy Collings at tcollings@mdausa.org.
How can I donate?
All registrants for the 2019 Chicago Spring Half Marathon & 10k have the option of including a monetary donation to MDA in addition to the sign-up fee. Just check the appropriate denomination box on your online registration form and include the desired amount in your payment. Donations of $5, $10, $25 and $50 may be included with your event registration fee. It’s just that easy!
Not only will you receive a spot on their team, you will receive VIP race weekend amenities, experience their impactful inspiration lunch the day before race day and be cheered on throughout the race course by their families and supporters! Join our fight in saving the lives of those affected by muscular dystrophy, ALS and related neuromuscular diseases.
To learn more about the program, contact Tracy Collings at 312-470-1103 or tcollings@mdausa.org.
Register today at: MDA Team Momentum
The Life Time Foundation partners with schools around the country to eliminate processed and artificial ingredients from lunches. Their mission to create healthier future generations for years to come is brought to life through donations, which go directly to the schools.
By fundraising $500 you will receive free race entry to the 2020 Byline Bank Chicago Spring Half Marathon or 10K, New Balance Performance Tank, Life Time Foundation gear, a personal fundraising page with fundraising support and a full heart for giving children a healthier future. To join the team, visit their website or contact Nate Moen at nmoen@ltfoundation.org.
More importantly, you have the opportunity to help change the lives of teens all over Chicagoland, the Kankakee area, and Northwest Indiana. By participating in this event, whether as a fundraiser, runner, or corporate sponsor, your support will directly impact our ability to reach kids with the life-changing message of the Gospel.
So join us for and make an even greater impact in the lives of teens!
Founded in 1947, Camp Ramah in Wisconsin builds Jewish lives and Jewish leaders through:
the cultivation of lasting friendships and relationships;
holistic Jewish living that translates our rich cultural and religious history into a compelling contemporary reality; and
the experiential fun of an immersive summer camp setting.
Campers feel like Ramah is their second home, a place where they have fun, learn new skills, gain independence and build lifelong friendships.
Back on My Feet, a national organization operating in 13 major cities across the US, combats homelessness through the power of running, community support and essential employment and housing resources.
Back on My Feet recruits individuals at homeless or addiction and treatment facilities around the country. These individuals – known as members – commit to run three early mornings a week. Goals are set and achieved with one mile becoming two, two becoming three and so on, and after 30 days with 90%, their first milestone: they earn the opportunity to move into Next Steps.
In Next Steps, members work with Back on My Feet program staff to develop a personal road map to independence. Each member attends financial literacy classes and job skills training provided through partnerships with our corporate partners. Members can earn financial aid to remove barriers to employment and housing such as work supplies, transportation and security deposits. Members who achieve employment and housing become Alumni Members.
TEAM After School Matters will be an experience that expands beyond crossing the finish line. You will be part of a network of individuals dedicated to raising funds for the future of Chicago – our teens.
Team LUNGevity is a group of motivated, dedicated and passionate athletes who compete in races of all distances! Run, walk, ride, swim., complete a triathlon or complete in an adventure race while raising funds for lung cancer research. LUNGevity is the nation’s leading cancer-focused non-profit. We are changing outcomes for people with lung cancer through research, education and support.
CURE awards grants for novel research projects to prevent epilepsy related to post-traumatic epilepsy, advancing the search for a cure, eliminating treatment side effects, and reversing deficits caused by frequent seizures. CURE funds grants for young and established investigators and to date has awarded more than 230 cutting-edge projects in 15 countries around the world.
The National Kidney Foundation of Illinois works closely with community leaders, healthcare professionals, and civic-minded corporate partners to improve the lives of patients and families affected by kidney disease.
No organization supports kidney disease patients like we do. We provide patients access to resources and information, host numerous educational events, support innovate research, advocate for improvements in healthcare policy, and provide free kidney health screenings all across the state of Illinois.
Street Samaritans is a 501(c)3 approved, Chicago based nonprofit dedicated to serving the homeless population in the Chicagoland area. We provide grassroots outreach and human connection to engage and uplift our homeless brothers and sisters. Additionally we provide living essentials, clothing, and access to transitional programs to support alleviation of homelessness.
Interested in becoming a charity partner in 2021? We’re glad to hear it. As of right now our team is in the process of updating all of our programs so we should have new information on how to register your organization soon.
In the meantime, if you have any questions, thoughts, or concerns, please contact Jeremy Weitzman at jweitzman@lt.life.