Meet CBRC Charity Runners

Grasiele Kane
Dana-Farber
Goal: $12,000
Race: Boston Marathon | April 21
Many of you may know someone who had or has cancer. I have lost loved ones and seen family members fight this terrible disease. This is personal; my mother was diagnosed with breast cancer last December, and she's about to start her battle with cancer.
My goal is to run my final marathon in Boston and, at the same time, achieve my donation goal of $12,000 for this meaningful cause, and that is only possible with your help!

Lauren Ricci
The Mario Lemieux Foundation
Goal: $500
Race: Pittsburgh Marathon | May 4
I am Running for a Reason yet again but this time for non other than The Mario Lemieux Foundation. We all know and love Mario and you all have been amazing the past 2 years in helping me reach my goal. So please consider helping me reach my goal for such an amazing charity in our community.

Lara Ervin
Arthritis Foundation
Goal: $1,500
Race: Chicago Marathon | October 12
I’m running the 2025 BoA Chicago Marathon as a charity runner with Team Joints in Motion for the Arthritis Foundation. My fundraising goal is $1,500. I’m absolutely thrilled for this opportunity to run in one of my favorite cities!
I chose this charity because as I work in a Rheumatology practice, it raises awareness of the very many forms of arthritis and how they affect you physically, emotionally and financially. The money raised will assist with getting the patients care and support they need. I’m grateful my body still allows me to do what I can do! Very grateful to support this foundation and run for those who can no longer do so!!

Julia Concolino
British Heart Foundation
Goal: £750
Race: Paris Marathon | April 27
I’m raising money for the British Heart Foundation, a cause that’s become even more personal to me since I was recently diagnosed with a heart condition called cardioinhibitory response. The BHF has made incredible strides in reducing the number of people dying from heart and circulatory disease, but sadly, hundreds of lives are still lost every day. Their research is critical to finding new treatments and cures, and with your support, we can help them continue this life-saving work.

Carly Tanney
World Vision
Goal: $3,000
Race: Chicago Marathon | October 12
I'm running with Team World Vision to help provide life-changing clean water to children and communities in the developing world.
More than 800 children under age 5 die every day from diarrhea caused by contaminated water, poor sanitation, and improper hygiene. But we believe the global water and sanitation crisis can be solved within our lifetimes.
I will be selling CBRC bracelets at Saturday runs for $5.00.

Chris Ervin
Homes For Our Troops
Goal: $1,500
Race: Chicago Marathon | October 12
I’ve decided that the 2025 BoA Chicago Marathon will be my last full marathon.
I’ve chosen to run with Homes for our Troops in honor of my late father, who served our country. Also to help raise awareness of the many Veterans who have served post 9/11 that are in need of a place to live after being severely injured.
The money raised will help go to adaptable homes.

Rachael Waller
World Vision
Goal: $25,000
Race: London Marathon | April 27
This will be my 7th marathon with World vision! World Vision raises money for clean water wells all over the world. To me, clean water seems like a basic human right and it is a solvable problem. We know how to get clean water for people. The only obstacle is money. It’s my desire for families, women and children to be free to be well and be educated because they do not spend their days walking to collect dirty water. It is my desire that women will never again have to collect dirty water to deliver their babies. 17 years ago, 1.2 billion people were without clean water. Today 700 million people are without clean water. We are making a difference!

Claire Thomas
National Multiple Sclerosis Society
Goal: $3,000
Race: Chicago Marathon | October 12
I chose the MS Society as my charity because of the profound impact it had on my grandfather’s life during his journey with multiple sclerosis. Their resources and support made a significant difference in his quality of life. Fundraising for the MS Society is my way of honoring his memory and ensuring others receive the same vital support.
I will be selling tickets at Saturday runs for raffles baskets in March.