Join Christine in Supporting A Foster Child
$2,905.00 raised
$2,500.00 goal
A MESSAGE FROM Join Christine in Supporting A Foster Child
Children in the Cook County foster care system are some of the most vulnerable individuals in Chicago. Frequently, they have experienced abuse and neglect, unstable home life, and unexpected relocations. While the goal of foster care is to reunite children in safe homes, Illinois is last in the country for achieving timely permanent placements. This means that many children age out of the system without having ever known a stable home. Highly trained CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) volunteers work to change that, building personalized court recommendations based on their research and firsthand relationships with their appointed children.

 For CASA, no child is simply a case number. 

 My goal of $2500 enables one child the support of the CASA program for a full year. That year can be life changing. Please join with me as I run to raise funds and spread awareness for this incredibly important work: protecting life’s most precious and vulnerable population.
  • Michelle Schaffer made a $25.00 donation

    Good luck! Such a great cause....sorry I'm so late!

    $25.00
  • Christina Tomaso made a $25.00 donation

    You’ve got this!! Have a great run!

    $25.00
  • Dana Kelly made a $25.00 donation

    Good luck, Christine!!

    $25.00
  • Pam Bliesner made a $50.00 donation

    Run Christine Run! from The Bliesner Family

    $50.00
  • Jaime Paton made a $40.00 donation

    Best of luck at the marathon and congratulations on meeting your fundraising goal!!

    $40.00
  • Emily Anderson made a $25.00 donation
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  • Thomas Watt made a $100.00 donation

    Way to go Christine!

    $100.00
  • Valerie Watt made a $250.00 donation

    Go crush it!

    $250.00
  • Kathy Watt made a $50.00 donation

    CASA is such a worthy and needed organization. We are proud you are supporting them. Your uncle Tommy worked with CASA in the 90’s. Have a fun run! Love you, Aunt Kathy & Uncle T

    $50.00
  • Sandi Shank made a $100.00 donation

    I love you Christine and I'm so proud of you for serving in this capacity. I'm happy to help you out and I certainly am praying that you reach your goal. Also praying for you to have a successful and injury-free Marathon run. I love you, Aunt Sandi

    $100.00
  • Katie Walthour made a $50.00 donation

    We’re very proud and happy to support you, Christine, and this cause. You got this!!

    $50.00
  • Terri Watt made a $50.00 donation
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  • Martha Mitchell made a $50.00 donation

    Good luck on your run!

    $50.00
  • Amy and Rick Fiala made a $100.00 donation

    Hooray Christine!!!! Your vivacious spirit and tenacity are exceptional! Thank you for supporting such an amazing cause! Lochlan sends bear hugs!

    $100.00
  • Joyce Paschall made a $100.00 donation
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  • Andrea Mitchell made a $15.00 donation
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  • Greg Dummer made a $100.00 donation

    Christine, have fun. You're awesome for doing this. Greg

    $100.00
  • Jeff Boyle made a $80.00 donation
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  • Nora Mclaughlin made a $25.00 donation

    Good luck Christine!

    $25.00
  • Julie Ducey made a $100.00 donation

    Good luck in the marathon! Hope you set a PR.

    $100.00
  • Melanie Stanton made a $25.00 donation

    Thanks for raising awareness about this important organization, Christine. And I hope you have a GREAT time running the marathon!! 🏃‍♀️🥈👟

    $25.00
  • Anonymous made a $100.00 donation
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  • Marianna Vitkova made a $25.00 donation

    Run like the wind, Christine!

    $25.00
  • Olivia Krodel made a $25.00 donation

    HBD

    $25.00
  • Sarah Bond made a $20.00 donation

    RUN BABY RUN!!! So proud of you - enjoy some miles on the 606 🏃‍♀️💨

    $20.00
  • Sarah Watt made a $25.00 donation

    Good Luck!

    $25.00
  • Meredith Green made a $5.00 donation

    Wish I could do more! sending lots of love and all the support!!

    $5.00
  • Becky Nuss made a $100.00 donation

    Good for you for helping a wonderful cause! And for being in shape enough to run a marathon!

    $100.00
  • Tere Hostetler made a $50.00 donation

    Go Christine!

    $50.00
  • Anonymous made a $10.00 donation
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  • Christine Diedrich made a $50.00 donation

    woo who! you go girl!

    $50.00
  • Renee Baran made a $100.00 donation

    Great work, Christine!

    $100.00
  • Elizabeth Malone made a $10.00 donation

    Incredible cause and you’re so amazing for wanting to support and also I’m in shock that you’re running a marathon WOW

    $10.00
  • John Shank made a $100.00 donation

    Hi Christine, It was great to see you in Belton. Thanks for making the trip. Best of luck with your upcoming marathon. That is quite an undertaking for a very worthwhile cause. Love, Uncle John and Aunt Erin

    $100.00
  • Alexandra Campbell made a $50.00 donation
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  • Paula Pruitt made a $50.00 donation
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  • Valerie Paul made a $500.00 donation

    We love you and are proud of you!

    $500.00
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    $50.00
  • Becky Watt made a $200.00 donation

    You go girl!! I’m very proud of you.

    $200.00
  • Anonymous made a $50.00 donation
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