Mama on a Mission with Ninewise Publishing
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A MESSAGE FROM Mama on a Mission with Ninewise Publishing

Mama on a Mission: Running for Chicago Commons with Ninewise

Chicago Commons empowers families and young children through high quality early education, family-centered support, and community programs that help break the cycle of poverty. They partner with parents to ensure children are prepared for school and life while also providing resources that strengthen families and build thriving neighborhoods.

The Boston Marathon, my first World Major, was where I got engaged and the starting line of our family story. Now with our family complete, running my second World Major in Chicago is more than just a race. It is a full circle moment honoring those precious early years in our family by supporting Chicago Commons , and by sharing the intentional, expert-crafted board books we create at Ninewise Publishing to inspire early communication and literacy.

As a former special educator and now Director of Education & Community Outreach at Ninewise Publishing, I've seen how the earliest moments shape everything that follows.

This run is my way of carrying that mission forward, mile by mile, so every child has the chance to grow, learn, and thrive. đź’™

  • Piper Plummer made a $125.00 donation

    let’s go! 

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  • Adam Black made a $50.00 donation

    Run Kelly Run!! We are so proud of you!

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  • Anonymous made a $125.00 donation

    run mama run

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  • Dave and Cathy Markson made a $50.00 donation
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  • Tom, Trish, Ryder, and Charli Schumaker made a $50.00 donation

    Go Kel Go! Schumaker family is rooting for you!

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  • Chrissy Acott made a $50.00 donation

    You are so impressive!

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  • Kristen Zhang made a $50.00 donation

    Good luck!

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  • Caroline Henning made a $100.00 donation

    Good Luck from the Hennings

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  • Abby Miller made a $125.00 donation
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  • Margaret Mahler made a $125.00 donation

    let’s goooooooo!

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  • Allison Wagner made a $50.00 donation

    you go girl!!!

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  • Steve Markson made a $25.00 donation
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  • In honor of The Amazing Children of Our Comminities made a $200.00 donation

    Kelly, you are an inspiration. Thank you for running and fundraising for such an important cause. I think of all my high-need Chicago and Milwaukee families daily. They are the best and they taught me so much. Rooting for you and proud of you!

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  • Bank of America Chicago Marathon made a $250.00 donation
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  • Anonymous made a $25.00 donation

    Let's go!! You are awesome.

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  • Sarah Millard made a $25.00 donation

    Let’s go, Kelly! You’re amazing! 🤍

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  • Liz Bradshaw made a $50.00 donation

    You're an inspiration!

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  • The Coopers made a $50.00 donation

    Good Luck, Kel! You are amazing and we are cheering you on!

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  • Anna Arcello made a $100.00 donation

    love you Kelly, so proud of your strength and drive!!

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  • Samantha Peterka made a $100.00 donation

    Go Kelly!!

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  • Robert LeGrand made a $100.00 donation

    we will be there to cheer you!

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  • Christen Acott made a $50.00 donation

    Go Kelly Go! You are so impressive!!

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  • Nancy and Mark LeGrand made a $150.00 donation

    Sending all our love.

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  • Boston made a $50.00 donation

    Go Kelly go!

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  • Kristin Dahlke made a $100.00 donation

    Go Kelly!! You’re such an inspiration!

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  • Amy Pequignot made a $50.00 donation

    good luck!!

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  • Rachel Adar made a $100.00 donation

    Goooo Kelly! Run Strong and Enjoy every moment!

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  • David LeGrand made a $100.00 donation

    Love you!

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  • Mary Robb Wilson made a $100.00 donation

    Kelly, you’re a true inspiration! We feel grateful to support you. With Love, The Wilsons

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  • Anonymous made a $100.00 donation

    Education and help for all. What a wonderful cause! Run Kelly run!

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  • Erin Kramp made a $50.00 donation

    Go Kelly!!! Cheering you on!

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  • Lindsay Weber made a $125.00 donation
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  • Erin Mann made a $100.00 donation

    YES Kelly!!!!!

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  • Jessica Dwyer made a $125.00 donation

    Go Kelly go! the Dwyers are excited to cheer you and Chicago commons on!

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