Thank you for those who are here. My name is Mellani and this is my second year attempting to run the Chicago Marathon. I am running in honor of my daughter Nyelli. Nyelli is my world and as a parent, I would do anything for her. Even if it means to run 26.2 miles. Nyelli is 6 years old. She is happy, energentic, and most of all a wonderful child. She enjoys water, dogs, and cars. She enjoys the companies of others, for them to be around them. The little things that make her happy. She is my reason for being and the reason to motivate my life to be a better person for her. With your help in sponsoring me, you're helping making her world just a little bit better.