City: Glen Ellyn, IL
Profession: Retired
Fundraising Goal: $1,500.00
Race Goal Time: 4 hours and 30 minutes

"I have run under the SCIS (Spinal Cord Injury Sucks) banner three times. That charity's efforts led to the beginning of U2FP's Bank of America Chicago Marathon (BACM) participation. My son is a veteran wheeler and he got me motivated ten years ago to do my first marathon at age 63! I have finished the Chicago Marathon in 2010, 2011, & 2012!"

Fun Facts

• What do you crave after a long run? Beer
• Do you listen to anything while training? Rock & Electronic dance music
• What are you most excited/nervous about the marathon? Finishing
• "I hope for better future outcomes for all the folks dealing with paralysis"           

Unite 2 Fight Paralysis is proud to be an official charity team for the Bank of America Chicago Marathon in 2020. Team U2FP is a group of passionate, hard-working runners and wheelchair racers committed to racing 26.2 miles and fundraising to advance research towards a curative interventions for spinal cord injury.

Team U2FP raised over $145,000 in the past few years. All funds directly support our mission: to cure paralysis through advocacy, education, and support for research. Thank you for your support!