Hello everybody!! 🎉 It appears I've officially reached my original goal of $2,200! I've got about 10 weeks until the Chicago Marathon, and training has been full steam ahead. Early this year, in March, I completed the Shamrock Shuffle, my first race in the Chicago Distance Series. It was a super fun 8k through downtown, and my Mom even joined last minute to do the walk with me! :) Then in June, I finished the Chicago 13.1! I got to explore parts of the city I hadn't seen yet, and crossing that finish line was such a challenging yet rewarding feeling. Now, I'm 8 weeks into full marathon training, just logged 16 miles today, and I couldn't be more excited for October. Thanks to a few recent donations, I've decided to stretch my goal a bit further and try to raise another $400, putting our new target at $3,000! Thank you all so much for joining and supporting me on this journey. I’m going to keep giving it my all! 🏃♂️💨
My Breathe Team Story
Fundraising for 2026 Bank of America Chicago Marathon
Chandler Hutchens
This fall, I’ll be running my first marathon — and I’m dedicating every mile to my niece, Cate.
Cate is 12 years old and living with cystic fibrosis (CF), a genetic, life-shortening disease that affects the lungs, pancreas, and other vital organs. I’ve watched her and my sister work tirelessly through countless treatments, setbacks, and triumphs. Cate is smart, kind, fiercely independent, and she’s truly going to change the world!
There is currently no cure for cystic fibrosis, and too many people with CF still die young. But with your help, we can change that.
Every person born with CF is on a unique journey. While progress has been made, there’s still a long road ahead for too many families. By supporting my run with a donation, you’ll help fund the research and science needed to find a cure — so that every person with CF has the chance to live a long, healthy life.
I’m running to honor Cate, to push myself to be better, and to fight for a future free from cystic fibrosis.
Will you join me in this mission and help make every mile matter?
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Chicago Half Marathon!
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