RYAN BEADLE (OH) I am going to be a senior at Moody Bible Institute in Chicago next fall and every year I have seen the marathon go past my dorm and have wanted to do it.  This year I have extra motivation as my family and I are going through the application right now to adopt from Russia.  Your support would greatly be appreciated as I run my first marathon.

STACY MILLER (MN) I am running for my son Juan Camilo whom we adopted from Colombia 2 years ago, and for all the children still waiting for a forever family, and those who may never know that joy. Juan is so special to us and we realize how special each one of these millions of children is.

JERRY BOUGHER (WI)  This is my first Marathon. I am running to help a phenomenal cause for an organization that has been extremely helpful to my wife and me during our International Adoption process. We our adopting from Colombia and are currently waiting for that call...

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PAM PERROTTA (NY)  Hello my name is Pam - I'm 45 years old and always wanted to run in a marathon however never felt I was capable.  When I recieved an e-mail from Children's Hope to participate I felt this was my sign.  I had adopted my beautiful little girl in 2004 through Children's Hope and this precious gift that was giving to me I only felt it was right to give back!
 

SHELLEY COURINGTON (TN)  I couldn't even dream of doing this 2 years ago.  This will be an incredible challenge and an even worthier cause!

 

JON & STACY PETERSON (IL) Running a marathon has been a life-time goal for both of us. When we found out Children's Hope was forming a team, we decided this was the year to commit! We have witnessed the orphan crisis in many countries and have felt led to personally respond. Running the marathon through CHI gives us another opportunity to contribute towards a cause we feel passionately about.
 

PETER JOHN REPPE (WI) Running for CHI means a lot to me because my brother and sister-in-law are currently in the process of adopting a sibling group of three from Colombia.  It gives me that extra motivation to know I'm running for a great cause that is important to my family along with families across the world. 
 

JOE RASCHKE (IL) I am running  to keep in shape and contribute to a worthy cause.  Nicholas, my son, gets to ride in the jog stroller, and my wife, Cathy, runs along too on the short runs.  It is a family affair!  I am also matching all donations up to a total of $1000. Make me pay - donate today!

CHRISTINE LAW (TX) I'm running for CHI because they were instrumental in helping us add our daughter to our family, without their help and amazing support, we wouldn't have Sydney home with us. Just 2 years ago, even the thought of just walking 1-2 blocks seemed impossible.  Now I know nothing is impossible if you are determined enough.

MATT MCINTEE (IL) I'm running to give back to a necessary and important cause.   My wife Annie and I traveled to Russian in 2004 and 2006 to adopt our sons Patrick and William.  CHI was there for us every step of the way.  They became our extended family and continue to be part of our lives today. we were forever influenced by the many children we met who did not have a home.  Support our cause and donate today.
 

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