Completing a marathon Was never a true goal of mine. But I have decided to challenge myslef and am running for something way more important: to raise awareness and critical funds for Chai Lifeline, a wonderful organization dedicated to helping very sick children and their families.

20 years ago i spent three summers working at camp simcha special. A camp dedicated to giving children, who would not ordinarily be able to go to camp an amazing summer experience. And a small reprieve to their parents. In Camp simcha special - kids with familial dysautonomia, cerebral palsy, dwarfism, and Multiple sclerosis - were able to come and have a few weeks, and just be ordinary kids.

in addition, Throughout the year, Chai Lifeline provides emotional, social, and financial assistance to more than 5,900 children and their families. Whether it’s counseling, case management, crisis and trauma intervention, meals delivered to hospitals and homes, transportation to medical appointments, insurance advocacy, i-Shine afterschool programming, Big Brothers and Sisters, , Chai Lifeline’s innovative services help families navigate the complexities of childhood illness and restore joy and happiness.

Training is not easy, but neither is dealing with illness. If the children of Chai Lifeline can fight each day, if they can push themselves through hospital stays and treatments, I can do this for them. But I can't do this without your support. I need your help to raise as much money as possible for these kids. I’ve set a challenging goal for myself to raise money in support of Chai Lifeline. Your generous donation will help me move closer to my goal and make a difference in the lives of so many sick children. Let's do this together! 

Best - Lauren