On October 13 I will be
running my THIRD marathon, the Chicago Marathon! Running has been a passion of mine for many
years. This year, I decided it was time
turn my love for running into a charitable opportunity. I am running to raise money for the
Anti-Cruelty Society.
Why the Anti-Cruelty
Society? May 2011 was a time of many changes in my
life. I graduated law school, moved into
my first single apartment, and searched for my first “big girl job”. The ultimate change came in the form of a
50-lb tan, four-legged, waggy-tailed bundle of (hyperactive) fun that I named
Jagger.
I adopted Jagger from
the Anti-Cruelty Society and fell in
love with him and the mission of the Anti-Cruelty Society instantly. The Anti-Cruelty Society is Chicago’s oldest
and largest, private, open-admission, unlimited stay humane society. In simpler words: a NO-KILL shelter dedicated to finding forever
homes for our four-legged friends that have been abused, abandoned, or given up
through no fault of their own.
Its comprehensive programs and
services help over 50,000 animals and humans every year and include: adoption,
charity veterinary clinic, low or no-cost spay/neuter clinic, cruelty
investigations and rescue, humane education & community outreach, a free
behavior hotline, dog training classes, and more! To see
what all the Anti-Cruelty Society has to offer, please visit The Anti-Cruelty Society .
What I’m Asking of You: Please
consider donating to the Anti-Cruelty Society in honor of my Chicago Marathon
race! Jagger
has become my best friend, cheerleader, trainer, and coach as he has logged
many miles running with me (and logged even more hours of cuddle sessions on
the couch after these runs). Consider
donating so another homeless dog or cat can find his or her new best friend! Visit my donation page.
Remember:
No amount is too small!
Thank you for your donations and support. Please continue following this blog for updates as Jagger and I train to complete 26.2 miles in October!
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