The Fundraising Page of Melissa Falardeau

I’m thrilled to share that I’ll be running the 2025 Chicago Marathon, not just as a personal challenge but as a way to give back. I’m raising funds for Team Gilda Chicago, supporting Gilda’s Club Chicago, a place where individuals and families impacted by cancer find a community of hope and strength. Gilda’s Club provides free programs and support services, including counseling, support groups, healthy lifestyle activities, and social events, helping people navigate their cancer journeys with dignity and care. This work is so important because cancer affects not just those diagnosed but their families, friends, and loved ones. Gilda’s Club ensures no one has to face it alone. This marathon is also deeply personal to me because it’s part of my journey to earn my second Abbott World Marathon Majors star. Running the Chicago Marathon brings me closer to completing the original six of the world’s greatest marathons – a dream that inspires me every day. To make this dream a reality, I need to raise $2,100 by October 31st, 2025, and I can’t do it without your help. Your donation will not only help me cross that finish line but, more importantly, will provide critical resources to those facing cancer. Thank you for your support. Together, we can make every step count for a greater cause!