Ordinary People Doing Something Extraordinary in 2011.  Could this be you?

The Bank of America Chicago Marathon Registration has Officially Closed. 

Already registered for the Bank of America Chicago Marathon on October 9, 2011 and would like to run for our cause? No worries – we’d love to have you on our team so please contact Theresa Solomon and she will walk you through the easy steps to switch your registration. The fundraising amount remains at the pre-close amount of $350 if you are already registered.

Are you ready to make a change?  Do you want to better your life and at the same time make a difference in a sick child’s life? Do you want to wake up every morning feeling strong and powerful in the body you have been given?  It’s time you take control of the world you live in – you deserve it and so does your family!

Cal’s All-Star Angel Foundation would like you to consider “Running with the wings of our angels.” Your commitment will make a difference in the lives of children battling cancer and their families.  If you’re saying “I’m not a runner, I can’t do this, I don’t have time,” so did 57 of our runners last year who all finished their half or full marathon (20 of whom never ran before training) and raised $37,000.  To read their stories click here.

It doesn’t matter if you’re a couch potato looking to make a change or a seasoned runner – it’s believing that you can do it. It doesn’t have to be “blood, sweat & tears” to finish a race.  It is a 3 month commitment of time and energy but an attainable goal at any age or fitness level. It is more of a mental obstacle than talent or physical ability.  Don’t let the thought of running intimidate you, we have all levels of athletes. 

Cal’s Angels will provide you with:

· Complimentary pre-training for new runners (this will be provided by a seasoned runner)
· A “kick off to training run” in June
· Complimentary group training runs based on your running/walking pace
· Fundraising page provided.  All you have to do is email it out to family, friends and co-workers
· Hydration provided on the Great Western Trail for weekend runs
· Cal’s Angels’ dri-fit running shirt.

A huge thank you goes out every year to Debbie Hodgett from “Power Bar Team Elite” for all the samples and explanation of products.  

If you have any questions or are interested in running the marathon, training or joining a team please contact Theresa Solomon at theresa@calsangels.org or (847)830-9146 or Irene Eby at irene@calsangels.org or (847)909-1480.