And that's the motto we live by at Fleet Feet Chicago.

On this #GivingTuesday, commit to make a difference in your life and the lives of others through running.

Running the Bank of America Chicago Marathon with a charity partner not only guarantees you a spot in the race, it also contributes to the single largest giving day in Illinois, race day. In 2017 the Bank of America Chicago Marathon announced that more than 10,000 runners raised $16.9 million through the 2016 Charity Program. Additionally, since the charity program was officially established in 2002, more than 106,000 runners have raised over $167 million for local, national and global causes.

If you're running the Bank of America Chicago Marathon in 2019, we urge you to consider joining one of our partnered charities. The following charity teams include Chicago Endurance Sports training which prepares you with 18 weeks of coached group training. Whether you are an experienced marathoner or a first time marathoner, we are here to give you motivation, advice, and inspiration.

Check out the links to our charity partners to find out details on making the commitment and how each organization changes lives.

American Cancer Society DetermiNation

• Strives to achieve a world free from the pain and suffering of cancer.
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After School Matters

• Provides life-changing after-school and summer program opportunities to more than 18,000 Chicago high school teens each year.
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Les Turner ALS Foundation

• Provides those affected by ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) with the best quality of care and a local community of support to provide their loved ones with answers and encouragement.
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ALZ STARS

• Alzheimer's Association, the world’s leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care, support and research.
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American Diabetes Association

• Aims to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes.
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American Heart Association

• Fosters appropriate cardiac care in an effort to reduce disability and deaths caused by cardiovascular disease and stroke.
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Back On My Feet

• Combats homelessness through the power of running, community support and essential employment and housing resources.
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Big Brothers Big Sisters

• Helps all children reach their potential through professionally supported, one-to-one relationships with volunteer mentors.
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Big Shoulders

• Provides support to inner-city schools which provide a quality, values-based education for Chicago’s children.
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Chicago Run

• Aids in the fight against childhood obesity.
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Children's Tumor Foundation

• Dedicated to improving the health and well-being of individuals and families affected by neurofibromatosis.
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Epilepsy Foundation

• Help people with epilepsy live their everyday lives.
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Girl Scouts

• The preeminent leadership development organization for girls.
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Girls On The Run

• Works to encourage pre-teen girls to develop self-respect and healthy lifestyles through dynamic, interactive lessons and running games.
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Golden Apple

• Works to inspire, develop and support teacher and school leader excellence in Illinois.
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Imerman Angels

• Provides guidance and resources with an emphasis on one-on-one support for cancer fighters and caregivers.
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LUNGevity Foundation

• Nation's leading lung cancer-focused nonprofit.
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Respiratory Health

• Prevents lung disease, promote clean air and help people live better through education, research, and policy change.
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Latinos Progresando

• Delivers high-quality information and resources for people to build secure, healthy, and productive lives.
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Lupus Charity Runners

• Provides personal support to people living with lupus and those that care about them.
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Lurie Children's Hospital

• One of the top pediatric providers in the nation, treating Chicago's children.
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Our Lady of the Angels

• Assists the materially poor and to share the treasure of our Catholic Faith.
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PAWS

• National model in animal sheltering, committed to bringing an end to the killing of homeless cats and dogs.
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Special Olympics

• World's largest sports organization for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, providing year-round training and competitions.
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Team Gilda

• Ensures that anyone impacted by cancer is empowered by knowledge, strengthened by action and sustained by community.
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Team Salute

• Delivers short term financial assistance to bridge the temporary income gaps and meet the basic needs of post 9/11 veterans.
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Team Tillman

• Unites and empowers remarkable military veterans and spouses as the next generation of public and private sector leaders committed to service beyond self.
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