I have never thought I would be able to run a marathon, and yet here I am... 2020 was not an easy year for any of us. To keep my sanity intact, I have started to jog around the neighborhood in April. 5 miles were a huge challenge at the beginning however by September, I ran my first virtual marathon! After that goals have been set higher and higher... It's June 2021 now, and I was able to complete my first in-person marathon in May: Chicagoland Spring Marathon. Not my best run, but taught me some important lessons to take with me to Chicago in October!

When thinking about hard work, training, perseverence & grit needed to finish a marathon, I couldn't stop thinking about The Angel I know - Hania - and her family and all the strengh, resiliance & hard, hard work they do to keep Hania progressing in her milestones. She is my inspiration & motivation to train to achieve the goals from both fundraising and finish time perspective.

The research that is going on globally to help the families is exceptional. Being able to add to it, to keep it moving forward is an honor. Thank you so much for your donations to make this possible!