July 2018
The World’s Largest Basketball Clinic/Health & Fitness Festival
On Sunday July 8th, the Chicago Sky in partnership with the University of Chicago Medicine will host the inaugural #ChicagoFit Health and Fitness Festival. We will attempt to break a World Record for the largest multi-venue basketball clinic. Kevin Durant of the Golden State Warriors set the record last July with nearly 3,500 participants. Our goal is to break that record and inspire people living in the Chicago land area (8 and up) to be more conscientious about their health…
Find out more »August 2018
LUNG FORCE Walk
The American Lung Association in Greater Chicago's LUNG FORCE Walk brings local Chicago residents and suburban families together to raise awareness and funds to fight lung disease. People who participate get 50% off the Field Museum and free admission to the Adler Planetarium. The event kicks off at the Stadium Green at Soldier Field, and includes a three-mile walk along Lake Michigan, as well as a one-mile option for those with lung disease.
Find out more »May 2020
Autism Speaks Walk – POSTPONED
Our strength as a community is powered by love and built on the commitment of individuals like you. Start a team, join a team or come on your own. Walk and fundraise together to enhance the lives of people living with autism.
Find out more »Breakthrough for Brain Tumors 5K
BT5K Chicago is part of the American Brain Tumor Association’s (ABTA) signature Breakthrough for Brain Tumors 5K series. Currently, more than 700,000 people in the U.S. are living with a brain tumor diagnosis. Your support allows the ABTA to fund desperately needed brain tumor research, patient programs and support services. At the ABTA, we are continuously amazed by the unmatched generosity of our greater Chicago area community and your passion for our mission. Because of you, the ABTA has been…
Find out more »July 2022
Bubble Run
Bubbles are our favorite things! Experience the sea of colorful bubbles in 2022. Feel like a kid again while running through ginormous bubbles! From cotton candy colors to sky blue, smile like a kid with excitement and snap a pic! Build beautiful moments with loved ones while getting outside and running! Healthy, safe, and a TON of fun.
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