Claire's Run Against ALS
I am running the 2025 Chicago Marathon with TeamALS to raise funds and awareness to help fight back against this terrible disease, and to honor my Uncle Pete who was diagnosed with ALS last year. My Uncle Pete is a 6x marathoner (including Chicago!), a badass guitarist, and someone I have always looked up to as both a runner and a human.
ALS United Greater Chicago provides much needed patient services resources, funds global, cutting-edge research, and much more in order to help those living with ALS.
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive, fatal neuromuscular disease that slowly robs the body of its ability to function. The life expectancy of a person with ALS averages 2 to 5 years from the time of diagnosis. ALS can strike anyone, and presently there is no known cause or cure.
ALS is a devastating illness that deserves far more research and resources than are currently available. I am passionate about raising money for an organization like ALS United to help fight for more awareness, resources, and hope. Thank you for your donation. I am grateful for your support!
Achievements
I've raised more than $10,000 for Team Challenge ALS!
I've raised more than $10,000 for Team Challenge ALS!
I Made a Difference!
I supported this event with a personal donation.
Personal Progress:
of Goal
$12,850
Raised
$15,000.00
Fundraising Honor Roll
Adrienne Williams
$50
Andrew McCarthy
$100
Anna Powers
$50
Annie Kroll
$50
Annie N Sheehan
$50
Anonymous
$75
Anonymous
$50
Anonymous
$25
Antonia McGuire
$100
Batch Prince
$100
Blair Francke
$50
Blythe Chesney
$50
Caroline McCarthy Pompizzi
$300
Chloe Odonoghue
$100
Claire McCarthy
$200
Claire Santaniello
$100
Cori Chandler
$200
Debra Dobbs
$250
Dr. Alex Lyijynen
$94
Grace Richmond
$200
Jack Alberding
$100
John Cooper
$200
Jon Butler
$50
Jordan Ford
$100
Katherine Bailey
$26
Kathryn McGrath
$50
Kelsey & Peter Holz
$100
Leslie Tatlow
$25
Madeleine Caponiti
$100
Margaret Burton
$100
Mari Schoder
$50
Miss Isabelle Lumb
$200
Miss Olivia Davies
$20
Molly & Jack Viellieu
$100
Molly McFadden
$50
Mr. Andy Kaufmann
$200
Mr. Bruce Blair
$200
Mr. Michael McCarthy
$1,500
Mr. Peter McCarthy
$1,000
Mr. Richard Cenar
$100
Mr. William McCarthy
$200
Mrs. Amy and Ken Viellieu
$500
Mrs. Bailey McCarthy
$1,000
Mrs. Cheryl McCarthy
$50
Mrs. Linda J Kiracibasi
$50
Mrs. Lisa Dryburgh
$50
Ms. Ellen Alberding
$1,500
Ms. Kelly McCarthy
$200
Ms. Kiera Nemsick
$75
Natalie Canulli
$50
Natalie Zaffiro
$50
Nick Alberding
$1,000
Nick McCarthy
$200
Patrick McCarthy
$1,000
Sam Berson
$50
Sarah Gale
$100
Sean Saint
$100
Stephanie Chandler
$100
Tom and Mary Fahey
$100
Victoria Yachkouri
$10
