BANK OF AMERICA CHICAGO MARATHON
The Bank of America Chicago Marathon is the pinnacle of achievement for elite athletes and first-time marathoners alike. We thank the individuals who have run in the past few Chicago Marathons as part of Team Apna Ghar. They joined runners from all 50 states, more than 100 countries, and over 10,000 other charity runners to accomplish a personal dream by reaching the Chicago Marathon finish line in Grant Park. We are now gearing up for the 2020 race, that takes place on the second Sunday every October.
RUNNER BENEFITS
All Team Apna Ghar runners will be provided with the following benefits for participating on our team:
RUNNER EXPECTATIONS
*Upon registering, you will be sent a Team Apna Ghar Fundraising Kit to help you with your fundraising efforts and we have a team page set up on Crowdrise to easily share with your friends and family.
FUNDRAISING
All Team Apna Ghar runners are required to submit a commitment form. Runners seeking entry into the Chicago Marathon through Team Apna Ghar will not receive a registration URL until a signed commitment form has been returned to the Team Apna Ghar Coordinator.
Fundraising $1,250 may seem like a daunting goal, but anyone can do it. Think of it in terms of asking 12 people for $100 each or 25 people for $50 each. Many people would love to support your participation in the Chicago Marathon and what better way than running to end domestic violence. There are many ways to go about asking for donations, including emails, phone calls, posts on social media sites, hosting small fundraisers, asking for donations as birthday presents, or more, and we're here to help you reach your goal! We will provide you with a fundraising kit to help with your fundraising efforts and we are available to answer any questions and help you with ideas for your fundraising efforts.
WHY RUN FOR TEAM APNA GHAR?
Domestic violence is a global epidemic that knows no boundaries. In the United States alone, one in four women will experience domestic violence in her lifetime. For the immigrant women Apna Ghar serves, domestic violence is especially isolating as they have less access to legal, social, and other support services and networks. Apna Ghar's programs and services are funded through generosity of individuals like you! By joining us and mobilizing others to support your participation in the Bank of America Chicago Marathon, you are raising a chorus of voices to support survivors who are reclaiming, renewing, and rebuilding their lives.
Did you Know?
Together we can end gender violence!
QUESTIONS?
Please contact Uneza Akhtar, Development Manager at (773) 883-4663 x 233 or Direct #: 224-636-2858 or email at [email protected] or Ashley Tsuruda, Development Manager at (773) 883-4663 x226 or [email protected]
RUNNER BENEFITS
All Team Apna Ghar runners will be provided with the following benefits for participating on our team:
- Team Apna Ghar t-shirt to wear while training
- Team Apna Ghar running shirt to wear during the race
- Apna Ghar water bottle
- Personal customizable fundraising page to help meet (and hopefully exceed) minimum fundraising goal of $1,250 ($1,750 if registering after December 3, 2019)
- Highlighted on the Apna Ghar blog and social media
- Free registration for Apna Ghar's 5K Run/Walk, Stride Against Violence
- Recognition on stage at Stride Against Violence
- Kick off party for Team Apna Ghar
RUNNER EXPECTATIONS
- Fundraise at least $1,250 for Apna Ghar ($1,750 if registering after December 3, 2019)
- Complete the interest form and commitment waiver
- Represent Apna Ghar and its mission to end gender violence
*Upon registering, you will be sent a Team Apna Ghar Fundraising Kit to help you with your fundraising efforts and we have a team page set up on Crowdrise to easily share with your friends and family.
FUNDRAISING
All Team Apna Ghar runners are required to submit a commitment form. Runners seeking entry into the Chicago Marathon through Team Apna Ghar will not receive a registration URL until a signed commitment form has been returned to the Team Apna Ghar Coordinator.
Fundraising $1,250 may seem like a daunting goal, but anyone can do it. Think of it in terms of asking 12 people for $100 each or 25 people for $50 each. Many people would love to support your participation in the Chicago Marathon and what better way than running to end domestic violence. There are many ways to go about asking for donations, including emails, phone calls, posts on social media sites, hosting small fundraisers, asking for donations as birthday presents, or more, and we're here to help you reach your goal! We will provide you with a fundraising kit to help with your fundraising efforts and we are available to answer any questions and help you with ideas for your fundraising efforts.
WHY RUN FOR TEAM APNA GHAR?
Domestic violence is a global epidemic that knows no boundaries. In the United States alone, one in four women will experience domestic violence in her lifetime. For the immigrant women Apna Ghar serves, domestic violence is especially isolating as they have less access to legal, social, and other support services and networks. Apna Ghar's programs and services are funded through generosity of individuals like you! By joining us and mobilizing others to support your participation in the Bank of America Chicago Marathon, you are raising a chorus of voices to support survivors who are reclaiming, renewing, and rebuilding their lives.
Did you Know?
- One in every four women will experience domestic violence in her lifetime
- Witnessing violence between one's parents or caretakers is the strongest risk factor of transmitting violent behavior from one generation to the next
- Almost one-third of female homicide victims are killed by an intimate partner
- Domestic violence is one of the most chronically under-reported crimes
- Abusers commonly exploit the victim's immigration status and lack of knowledge about their legal rights as a means to control and instill fear in victims
Together we can end gender violence!
- Each year, Apna Ghar serves immigrant survivors from over 50 countries
- 86% of Apna Ghar's clients are immigrant women and children
- Apna Ghar is a one-stop shop for survivors. Our co-located services allow survivors to meet their immediate safety needs and take their first steps toward long-term stability, without the anxiety of navigating unfamiliar systems and connecting with multiple service providers on their own
- Each year, Apna Ghar serves over 2,000 women, men, and children through our hotline, emergency and transitional housing, counseling, legal advocacy, and child visitation programs
- Each year Apna Ghar provides over 60 women and children with emergency housing (there are only 112 shelter beds specifically for domestic violence survivors in the City of Chicago!)
QUESTIONS?
Please contact Uneza Akhtar, Development Manager at (773) 883-4663 x 233 or Direct #: 224-636-2858 or email at [email protected] or Ashley Tsuruda, Development Manager at (773) 883-4663 x226 or [email protected]
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Official Training Partner
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Thank you to our 2018 marathon runners Michael Dango, Joseph Heidbreder and Reshma Dhake!
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Thank you to our 2017 marathon runner Megan Reyes!
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Thank you to our 2016 marathon runners, Anila Khoja and Sabin Juma!
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