A vibrant and growing not-for-profit organization, Healthy Schools Campaign’s two primary focus areas are school environmental health and wellness. Healthy Schools Campaign’s programs address the growing problems of obesity and asthma among schoolchildren, particularly in low-income and minority communities. Our programs are making a difference in Chicago, throughout Illinois, and across the country.

Team members providing their own bibs for the 2008 Bank of America Chicago Marathon on October 12, 2008 pledge to raise $750 or more on behalf of Healthy Schools Campaign. Runners who require a charity bib pledge to raise $1,000 or more (not including the Bank of America Chicago Marathon $110 registration fee). A $50 team registration fee is required for all team members, which applies towards the fundraising minimum.

All team members receive:
- complimentary Chicago Area Runner’s Association (CARA) marathon training (or $100 reimbursement towards an approved training program with proof of participation);
- HSC performance race singlet;
- pre- and post- race sheltered meeting spot with refreshments for your family and friends meet you to celebrate;
- private, secure race day gear check;
- hotel rooms reserved at group rates within walking distance to the start/finish;
- pre-race pasta dinner;
- welcome back gift for returning charity runners;
- personalized fundraising web site and online fundraising support;
- regular training and fundraising tips;
- race weekend goody bag and gift;
- race day support;
- fundraising incentives

To learn more about participating in this marathon or another event on behalf of Healthy Schools Campaign, please call 312-564-4994 or email AKrass@healthyschoolscampaign.org

(above) HSC team members celebrate the completion of The LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon with Honorary Team Captain Peter Sagal, host of NPR's Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me!

Read what our 2007 team members said about running for Healthy Schools Campaign:

"I was proud to be a part of the Healthy Schools Campaign! I will recommend your charity to friends who run future Chicago Marathons!"
Julia G., Washington D.C.

"The HSC experience has been very rewarding for me. Thanks for all the support you have provided."
David J., Cambridge, IA

"Thank you so much for all the help, assistance and guidance you provided from the very moment I joined the Healthy Schools Campaign team. I don’t think I could have reached my goal without your support. I look forward to working with the Healthy Schools Campaign in the future."
Tamara S., Saline, MI