Chicago Marathon

Applying for a charity place

Run for charity with realbuzz in the globally renowned Bank of America Chicago Marathon, part of the Abbott World Marathon Majors, which traverses one of the world’s most magnificent cities. Please note, as realbuzz is an international partner of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon, we will not be able to offer places to US residents and charities in the programme are based outside of the US.

Places are guaranteed based on achievement of the fundraising target for the charity, with full support all the way to race day. To get started, choose your charity and hit ‘enquire’ to apply to join their team. Thank you for choosing to run for charity and make your miles mean more.

Take on the Chicago Marathon

Select your favourite charity

Click the enquire link and complete the form.

Your charity will be in touch

Your charity will be in touch asap using the contact details you supplied in your application.

Start fundraising

Discuss your fundraising target with your charity and start raising money for a great cause!

Official Charity Partners

Maternal Aid Association

Email Rafah Ahamed:RAFAH.AHAMED@MAACHARITY.ORG

A grassroots charity dedicated to supporting mothers in resource-poor settings with free education, medication and maternal healthcare, with projects globally including Bangladesh and India.

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Irish Cancer Society

Email Ciara Dunne: cdunne@irishcancer.ie

As the largest voluntary funder of cancer research in Ireland we are working towards a cancer free future. Our free services, support and advice, ensure that cancer patients and their families are not alone at a time they need it most. The Irish Cancer Society receives only 5% of its funding from the Government. We rely on the support and generosity of the Irish public.

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Variety

Email Sarah Phillips: sarah.phillips@variety.org.uk

We believe every child has a right to live their best life and reach their full potential, whoever they are. We fund and deliver life-changing programs that give children and young people across the UK a better future.

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Street Child UK

Email The Challenges Team: challenges@street-child.org

Street Child is committed to ensuring children are safe, in school and learning in the most marginalised areas.

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Make-A-Wish UK

Email The Team at: runs@makeawish.org.uk

Together, we grant life-changing wishes for children living with critical illnesses, because every child deserves to wish for more than a life defined by illness.

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Against Breast Cancer

Email Amber: amber@againstbreastcancer.org.uk

Against Breast Cancer funds pioneering research into new treatments, tools for earlier diagnosis and advice to reduce the risk of recurrence and secondary spread.

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Children's Health Foundation

Email Lauren McAuley: lmcauley@childrenshealth.ie

Children's Health Foundation raises vital funds to support sick children and their families in Children's Health Ireland hospitals and urgent care centres in Crumlin, Temple Street, Tallaght and Connolly.

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Phab

Email Janine Williams: janine.williams@phab.org.uk

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Laniado Hospital Israel

Email Simon Silver: simon@laniado.co.uk

Laniado is a hospital with heart. It is located in Netanya in Israel.

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North West Air Ambulance Charity

Email The Team at: events@nwairambulance.org.uk

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Spinal Research

Email The team at: events@spinal-research.org

Funding medical research worldwide to develop effective treatments for paralysis caused by spinal cord injury.

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Birmingham Children’s Hospital Charity

Email James: james.lunney@nhs.net

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WellChild

Email Claire: challenge@wellchild.org.uk

WellChild is helping the thousands of children and young people across the UK with serious health needs, giving them the best chance to thrive – properly supported at home, with their families.

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