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The Bank of America Chicago Marathon

WE HAVE ENTRY SPOTS AVAILABLE!

oin the Best Buddies Illinois (BBIL)  marathon team as they cross the finish line on October 10, 2010.  BBIL challenges you to run on behalf of Friendship and raise a minimum of $650.

The funds raised will support programs locally and throughout Illinois.  BBIL is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to establishing a volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment and leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Sign up today and help give the best gift of all – friendship!

Members of Team Best Buddies receive:
  • A Best Buddies dri-fit running shirt
  • Weekly training and fundraising tips
  • Access to our tent in the Bank of America Chicago Marathon's exclusive Charity, which includes bathroom, gear check, a seated waiting and meet-up area for friends/family, and refreshesments
  • Discount training through CARA (Chicago Area Runners Association), which includes weekly city and suburban training, access to their 24-hour medical help line, and discounted race entry fees at hundreds of races throughout the Chicagoland area
  • Admission to the Team Best Buddies kick-off party and pre-race pasta
  • Exciting prizes and much more!

To register, please contact Emilie Lewis, Special Event and Development Manager, at EmilieLewis@BestBuddies.org or at (312) 828-9313 ext. 18.

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