I'm running my first marathon with Team U2FP. I learned from my coworker that I could fundraise for this organization and at the same time have an entry for the race. I am all about helping others, so why not! I started with some short miles with a running group. Then, I signed up for a 5K race and have just continued with pushing to accomplish more. I have completed six half-marathons and felt like it was time to run a marathon. I'm excited and nervous about running my first marathon in Chicago, but I've heard it is such a great experience! Plus, I'll have friends and family there to cheer me on.
Fun Fact: My favorite songs on my running playlist are "Fight Song" by Rachel Platten and "Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)" by Kelly Clarkson.
Race Goal: Just finish!
City: Lombard, IL
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 |
| Casey Baldin | 10/04/2018 | $25.00 | Run, girl, run! | Valerie Sweitzer | 10/01/2018 | $10.00 | You'll be great! | John F. | 09/30/2018 | $50.00 | Go big! | Marilyn Smith | 09/25/2018 | $10.00 | Thanks for supporting U2FP! | Anonymous Friend | 09/14/2018 | $25.00 | The Andrusyk Family | 09/13/2018 | $10.00 | We are so excited to hear your marathon success story! | Paula Jovien | 09/09/2018 | $20.00 | Patti, Good luck to you! Paula | Catherine Foley | 09/03/2018 | $50.00 | Hi Patti, Tom ran this marathon with your Dad long ago. Have fun. Love, Tom & Cathy | Carol Biernat | 08/30/2018 | $100.00 | Proud of you Patti! You will do GREAT! | Carol Biernat | 08/09/2018 | $125.00 | Thanks to those individuals who made a cash donation! | Kathryn Baum | 08/03/2018 | $50.00 | Go Patti! | Gabby Lynch | 08/01/2018 | $25.00 | You got this! | Lisa Roncoli | 07/31/2018 | $25.00 | You will be awesome Power Patti!!! | Jamie Worland | 07/31/2018 | $25.00 | Liz Castillo | 07/31/2018 | $50.00 | Good luck! You will do great. | Mariah Ramey | 07/28/2018 | $25.00 | Good Luck Patti! You will love this race! | Krissy Knightly | 07/26/2018 | $60.00 | You are going to do awesome! We can’t wait to come and watch you guys! | Melissa Schmitz | 07/23/2018 | $25.00 | Have a great run! Cheers! | Anonymous Friend | 07/21/2018 | $100.00 | Wihsing you all the best, you've got this! | Anonymous Friend | 07/21/2018 | $25.00 | Good luck! | Rebecca Houston | 07/16/2018 | $20.00 | Way to go! | Lisa Ramos | 07/16/2018 | $50.00 | You got this!! Way to go Patti!! | Heather Stefanski | 07/16/2018 | $25.00 | Good luck Patti! You'll do great! | Michelle Lewan | 07/16/2018 | $50.00 | Don Goers | 07/16/2018 | $25.00 | Go Patti! You are going to do great! | Janae Dosch | 07/11/2018 | $50.00 | Good luck! | Jennifer Schindler | 07/04/2018 | $100.00 | So proud of you for taking on this challenge! Go get it girl! | Pete/Diane Whitlaw | 06/30/2018 | $100.00 | Melissa Walberg | 06/23/2018 | $20.00 | Catherine Neumann | 06/23/2018 | $100.00 | Shannon Clayton | 06/21/2018 | $20.00 | Aspen says Go Miss Biernat! | Angela Foskett | 06/10/2018 | $25.00 | Cheering you on!! | Julianne Schager | 06/06/2018 | $25.00 | You got this, Patti! | Tracy San Roman | 06/05/2018 | $25.00 | You got this Patti! Thanks for running for such an important cause❤️ | Lauren Perez | 06/05/2018 | $25.00 | Good luck❤️ | Anonymous Friend | 06/03/2018 | $25.00 | Anonymous Friend | 03/07/2018 | $5.00 | Patti, we're thrilled to have you on Team U2FP! Good luck! |
| Total | $1,525.00 | ||