Maryelien's Fundraising Page
Only 179 days remaining to help Maryelien reach her fundraising goal
$3,345.00 raised
$2,500.00 goal
A MESSAGE FROM Maryelien

In 2004, I had the privilege of working at Mercy Home for Boys & Girls for three years—first as a volunteer in one of the residential programs, and later for two years in After Care.

Mercy Home is a Chicago-based children’s charity that provides a safe, stable home for young people who have experienced abuse, neglect, violence, and housing insecurity. Since 1887, Mercy Home has been a place of healing—offering not just shelter, but therapy, education, life skills, and the support kids need to grow into independent adults.

I’m honored to run the 2026 Chicago Marathon as a Mercy Home Hero and raise funds to support this life-changing work. Every donation—no matter the size—helps give kids the safety, care, and opportunity they deserve.

Thank you for your support, and please click the donate button to help me reach my goal!

  • Peter Beaulieu made a $50.00 donation

    saw this on Brian’s LinkedIn page. good luck on the run

    $50.00
  • Barbara Desmarais made a $100.00 donation
    $100.00
  • Joseph Flynn made a $60.00 donation
    $60.00
  • Sebastian Nikolaus made a $90.00 donation
    $90.00
  • Nik Andreas made a $60.00 donation
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  • Sean Case made a $200.00 donation
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  • Anonymous made a $100.00 donation
    $100.00
  • Margaret Sullivan made a $30.00 donation

    Way to GO!

    $30.00
  • Christine Zampell made a $500.00 donation

    hope you have a great run and a lot of fun! love, Chris and Jim

    $500.00
  • Shane Obrien made a $60.00 donation
    $60.00
  • Gail Sullivan made a $30.00 donation

    Way to go, Maryellen, wish you the best of luck Thank you for doing it for such a good cause. Hope you and the family are doing well Gail.

    $30.00
  • Benjamin Loveland made a $120.00 donation
    $120.00
  • Kathleen Loveland made a $25.00 donation
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  • In memory of Her Goodman made a $500.00 donation

    Dear Maryelien, I am so proud of you! You really are a star in everything you do. I love you . Mom

    $500.00
  • Carol Mcleod made a $50.00 donation

    Wishing you the best!!!

    $50.00
  • Tasha Cough made a $50.00 donation

    $50.00
  • Annekathryn Goodman made a $500.00 donation

    you go girl

    $500.00
  • Robert Burrows made a $60.00 donation

    I wish you well on your marathon. Its a worthy cause. God bless you!!

    $60.00
  • In memory of Herb Goodman made a $120.00 donation

    You got this!!

    $120.00
  • Eric Cochran made a $60.00 donation

    I just wanted to say thank you to yourself and Brian also Zampell for everything y'all do for charities. I hope you have a blessed marathon. Best wishes Eric Cochran

    $60.00
  • Patricia Moe made a $30.00 donation

    Good luck Maryelien! Sounds like a wonderful cause!

    $30.00
  • Anonymous made a $50.00 donation

    What an awesome challenge and great cause to support. Good luck!

    $50.00
  • Rob Rashotte made a $100.00 donation

    Have a great race.

    $100.00
  • Armen Krmzian made a $50.00 donation
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  • Danielle Dexter made a $30.00 donation

    Good luck! And remember, pour les vitamines!!!

    $30.00
  • Nicholas Lynch made a $100.00 donation
    $100.00
  • Brian Zampell made a $120.00 donation
    $120.00
  • Susan Krenn made a $100.00 donation

    Go, Maryelien! 勺

    $100.00
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