This year I decided I wanted to run my first marathon in my home town of Chicago for a charity. When I was researching charities to run for I came across Mercy House Hero’s, a charity that made a name for itself by helping kids from neglected and abusive households. They provide therapy and healing for kids who’ve experienced trauma and adversity, including abuse, neglect, housing instability, community violence and more. And with some help , they’re able to provide these children with the tools they need to build long-term stability and success. Tools like a good education, career exploration, work experience, life skills, strong relationships, and so much more. Mercy even helps entire families heal and thrive together. There is no child that doesn’t deserve just to be a kid, and Mercy sets up the next generation on the right path to success while letting the kids be kids again . Mercy House is a great program for so many children who are dealing with a tough upbringing . Please help in raising money in there honor to expand these services to the many families in need. Click on the link below if you'd like to donate. No amount is to small and feel free to share the link for even more help! Would love for you all to join Myself, and Mercy House Hero’s on the road to 26.2 for the Chicago Marathon on October 7th. With tremendous gratitude. - John Hanigan