I'm running with Team U2FP to raise money for spinal cord research toward helping improve the lives of those who are injured. My sister, Kathryn, has a spinal cord injury, and I also want to raise awareness about accessibility for wheelchair users in general. I think most able-bodied people don't realize the everyday inconveniences that wheelchair users face in the community - such as limited parking and transportation options, heavy entry doors at retail stores, uneven sidewalks, etc.
This is my first marathon, and it's a goal I've always wanted to achieve! I'm nervous that I'll cramp up or get sick, but I'm excited about finishing and achieving a life goal. When I'm training or racing I listen to a variety of music, but I especially enjoy hip hop or Kelly Roberts vlogs. And after a long run I turn into a savage who will eat just about anything, but I do love a good omelet with avocados.
Hometown: Western Springs, IL
Race Goal: Finish in under 5 hours
Unite 2 Fight Paralysis is proud to be an official charity team for the Bank of America Chicago Marathon in 2018. Team U2FP is a group of passionate, hard working runners and wheelchair racers committed to racing the 26.2 miles and fundraising to advance research towards a cure for spinal cord injury.
The team raised over $105,000 in the past three years. All funds directly support our mission: to cure paralysis through advocacy, education, and support for research. Thank you for your support!
| Supporters | |||
| Name | Date | Amount | Comments |
| Anonymous Friend | 12/06/2018 | $250.00 | Maddie Grimes | 10/05/2018 | $25.00 | You are awesome!!! | Melissa Grimes | 10/05/2018 | $25.00 | We love you! | Stephen Grimes | 10/05/2018 | $150.00 | Good Luck Sara! | Jim Frontier | 10/02/2018 | $100.00 | Levynn and Lincoln Chambers | 09/30/2018 | $104.00 | Go Sara! Thank you all you've given us. Can't wait to cheer for you! | Anne Munaretto | 09/28/2018 | $50.00 | McCusker Family | 09/27/2018 | $50.00 | Go get'em Sara! | Joy Walke | 09/27/2018 | $20.00 | Run, Sara, run!! | Chris Courtney | 09/27/2018 | $50.00 | You're running for all the right reasons. | Johamna O’Connor | 09/27/2018 | $50.00 | Go Sara go!! You’ve got this! Cheering from Providence. | Tania R | 09/25/2018 | $50.00 | Ellen Donahue | 09/25/2018 | $50.00 | Go Sara go! | Marilyn Smith | 09/25/2018 | $10.00 | Thanks for running for those who can't. | Kristin Gernant | 09/25/2018 | $25.00 | Go Sara!!! | Sara Bordens | 09/24/2018 | $130.00 | from the faculty and staff at St. Joseph School | Anonymous Friend | 09/14/2018 | $25.00 | Krissy Knightly | 09/10/2018 | $30.00 | So excited for you! You are going to do awesome! | Gabrielle Lynch | 09/10/2018 | $10.00 | Paula Jovien | 09/09/2018 | $20.00 | Sara, Good luck to you! You must be so proud of your sister! Paula | Katelyn Tzavelis | 08/10/2018 | $10.00 | That's amazing! Good luck running in your first marathon! | Nicole Dunlap | 08/10/2018 | $25.00 | Go Sara! Stomp those tricks :) | Sandra Dean | 08/10/2018 | $25.00 | Good luck on the Marathon! | Ken & Ricky Bordens | 08/08/2018 | $50.00 | Shelley Navis | 08/08/2018 | $25.00 | Ann Altherr | 08/06/2018 | $50.00 | Love to both of our nieces, Auntie Ann and Uncle Vic | Kaitlin Larson | 08/05/2018 | $25.00 | Go Sara!!! <3 I am so excited for you to run your first marathon and for such a great cause! | Maya & Ivan Rayner | 08/01/2018 | $25.00 | Laura, JT, Layla & Karly Krause | 06/07/2018 | $50.00 | Awesome cause :) | Brian Kobza | 06/07/2018 | $50.00 | Good for you. Love you both! | Sharon Asher | 06/03/2018 | $100.00 | Whoohoo! | Kathryn Mahoney | 04/08/2018 | $50.00 | You're THE BEST! I can't wait to watch you cross the finish line. Love you! |
| Total | $1,709.00 | ||