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TEAM CASA
CASA OF COOK COUNTY
An official Charity Team of the
Bank of America
CHICAGO MARATHON
2024 Bank of America Chicago Marathon
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We are now accepting new runners!

Are you ready to lace up your sneakers and make a difference? Join the CASA of Cook County Team for the 2025 Bank of America Marathon and help us support children in the foster care system. By running with Team CASA, you’ll help raise awareness and funds for our mission to provide dedicated advocacy for abused and neglected children in Cook County.

BENEFITS OF JOINING TEAM CASA

Personalized Training Plans and group runs

Fundraising Support to help you reach your goals

Official CASA Team Gear to proudly wear on race day

A Dedicated Team Support System on and off the course

Ready to run?

Please review and sign the runner’s contract to officially join Team CASA: Runner’s Contract Link. This agreement outlines the commitments and support you’ll receive as part of our team. Once completed, we’ll follow up with next steps!

Spread the Word!

Invite your friends, family, and colleagues to join or support your journey. Every dollar raised makes an impact in the lives of children in need.

Thank you for considering this opportunity to run for a cause that truly changes lives. If you have any questions or need more information, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Together, we can go the distance for Cook County's children!

Looking to make the most out of your donation?

See if your company will match your donation.

CASA of Cook County’s employer matching gift program is easy to double the impact for a child in Chicago & Cook County through corporate matching gifts.

When you make a donation, your company can double the value of your donation.

Donating just got easier

Text casacook to 53209

Click the link sent back, select your runner and make your donation.

It’s that easy.

meet

TEAM CASA

Alex Hummels

I’m a 26-year-old Computational Biology PhD candidate who went to school in Chicago and will always consider the city a second home. My family has also participated in the Subaru

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Alison Flath

As an elementary school teacher I am very familiar with the struggles that many students can go through when moving through the foster care system. Upon reading about the organization

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Aman Thotakura

Hi! My name is Aman Thotakura. I’m currently living in California, and working as a software engineer. This will be my first time running the Chicago marathon, and also my

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Anna Kirkland

Although I am unfamiliar with marathon racing, I am both familiar with and passionate about the work that CASA does. As I begin my professional career post-grad, I am unable

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Anusha Thotakura

We’re rallying behind CASA, an organization making a difference in the lives of children. Your donation can help provide crucial support and advocacy for kids in need. Every contribution counts!

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Ashley Bennett

I am a social worker who works in child protection. I’ve worked with CASA over the years and have witnessed how impactful their work is.

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Brian Scott

This will be my second time participating in the Chicago Marathon. When I was looking at different organizations to reach out to, I wanted to be sure it was one

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Cate Chenus

I love to run, and the only thing better than running is running to help raise funds and awareness for an amazing organization like CASA! Knowing that I am a

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Chanel Shum

We’re rallying behind CASA, an organization making a difference in the lives of children. Your donation can help provide crucial support and advocacy for kids in need. Every contribution counts!

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Christina Ochs

We’re rallying behind CASA, an organization making a difference in the lives of children. Your donation can help provide crucial support and advocacy for kids in need. Every contribution counts!

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Dan Drew

Hello! My name is Dan Drew and I am from Evanston, Illinois and a student at the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign studying Geography and GIS. This year, I

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Dasha Mckinney

We’re rallying behind CASA, an organization making a difference in the lives of children. Your donation can help provide crucial support and advocacy for kids in need. Every contribution counts!

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Emma Nazar

CASA has been a meaningful part of my life since college, and I am now proud to be running the marathon supporting a cause that supports children in the foster

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Gerardo Flores

I love running and being able to run for Team CASA because of the great cause. I believe in the transformative power of advocacy and support, especially for those who

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Haley Schmer

During my time as a student at Indiana University-Bloomington, I was fortunate to work with CASA Monroe County as a Student Board Representative in order to facilitate connection between the

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James Hudson

We’re rallying behind CASA, an organization making a difference in the lives of children. Your donation can help provide crucial support and advocacy for kids in need. Every contribution counts!

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Jeremy Hernandez

My name is Jeremy Raul Hernandez. I am 22 and just graduated from Butler University! I am running with team Casa because I believe in what Casa does for Children

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Jessica Simkins

I fundraised for CASA while I was in college and was shocked by how important this organization is, and that I hadn’t heard of it before! I jumped at the

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Joe Malory

My mom worked for the county for many years. She had many clients who benefited from CASA. Of all the programs she worked with, she felt CASA did the most

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Kortney Jordan

I am honored to be able to run for the CASA of Cook County Charity Team. Having personally worked with CASA and its advocates in my time in the Juvenile

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Matt Gentry

I have been involved with CASA since 2015. My wife worked at CASA and is an advocate. I was on the Warrick County CASA Board from 2018 to 2021.

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Matthias Warren

My name is Matthias Warren and this will be my first marathon. I am a soccer player at heart but I wanted to take on a new challenge this year.

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Mckenna Jerger

My two greatest passions are running and mental health. I have been a runner for 10+ years now and a mental health professional for nearly five. In my work, I

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Megan Murphy

We’re rallying behind CASA, an organization making a difference in the lives of children. Your donation can help provide crucial support and advocacy for kids in need. Every contribution counts!

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Monica Lozano

I am a Licensed Master Social Worker with a strong background in the field of child welfare. In 2020, I graduated with a master’s degree in social work from the

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Paige Stamps

We’re rallying behind CASA, an organization making a difference in the lives of children. Your donation can help provide crucial support and advocacy for kids in need. Every contribution counts!

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Penny Tessier

Hello Friends and Family! I am so excited to run the Chicago Half Marathon and support CASA of Cook County. CASA stands for Court Appointed Special Advocates, and these volunteers

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Sandy Arevalo

I’m a paraprofessional at our local elementary school working. It’s so important to me that children have safe spaces and someone on their side who will fight for them.

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Sandy Glassberg

This will be my first-ever marathon, and it means a lot to me to celebrate and coincide this momentous event with my first year as a CASA volunteer!

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Sarah Leahy

Team CASA is here to support the children abused and neglected in the foster care system. A future goal of mine is to foster the children in the system to

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Stephanie Dutka

We’re rallying behind CASA, an organization making a difference in the lives of children. Your donation can help provide crucial support and advocacy for kids in need. Every contribution counts!

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Steven Balla

I am thrilled to be joining Team CASA for a second time! I have served as a Court Appointed Special Advocate in Cook County for over 3 years and have

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Virginia Ritinski

Working with children daily as an elementary teacher, I see firsthand how we can impact and make a difference in a child’s life. I am thrilled to join an incredible

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Xavier Appleberry

We’re rallying behind CASA, an organization making a difference in the lives of children. Your donation can help provide crucial support and advocacy for kids in need. Every contribution counts!

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Yesica Ocegueda

Hello, my name is Yesica Ocegueda. I am currently a full time college student pursuing a degree in marketing. I am running for CASA because I believe every single child

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Please direct any questions about Team CASA or corporate sponsorship opportunities to James McIntyre at james.mcintyre@casacookcounty.org.