Marathon Fundraisers
Each year, tens of thousands of runner tackle the Bank of America Chicago Marathon for charity, including several of our own Skokie Swifters!
Check out the information below and click on the charity link in the bios to help support Swifters' fundraising efforts.
Omar Nevarez-Barron
I am happy to announce that I will be running the 2025 Chicago Marathon as a charity runner supporting and fundraising for the American Diabetes Association! Having previously run a handful of marathons in the past including the 2023 Chicago Marathon, it is an honor to run for a cause that is near and dear to me. As some of you may know, my fiance, Emma, has had type 1 diabetes for 14 years and amazes me with how she handles everything life has thrown her way. Emma has been a lifelong advocate to helping others with their diagnosis and is now the legal fellow at the American Diabetes Association. Seeing all of the hard work that she has done over the years has given me new encouragement to contribute to an organization fighting diabetes discrimination and stigma and advancing health access. Regardless of the amount you are able to contribute, it will make a significant impact in improving the lives of the millions of people with diabetes. Can you please take a few moments to support my fundraiser and share it with others?