Ann & Robert H Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago website (Important Facts) dated January, 2024. https://www.luriechildrens.org/globalassets/media/pages/who-we-are/important-facts-january24.pdf
The race is over. But the good can keep going.
Bank of America is proud to spotlight this year's fundraising athletes who ran for a charitable cause. It’s not too late to donate — you can still give through December 31, 2025.
What would you like the power to do?®
Achilles International
Redefining what’s possible
“Your husband has been wounded in combat.” That’s the life-changing phone call Tesa S. received 15 years ago. Zach’s injuries resulted in double amputation, and there was no guidebook for the couple on how to move forward. So they made one for themselves. They participated in the Bank of America Chicago Marathon to benefit Achilles International — and showed what resilience looks like.
When I got that phone call, the world just stopped. But now 15 years later, we survive and thrive together."
– Tesa S.
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Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation
Progress for paralysis
Twenty years ago, Martin experienced a rare case of paralysis from a viral infection. He ultimately had a miraculous recovery, but knows most people with spinal cord injuries aren’t so lucky. He ran this year’s race to raise money for the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation and their efforts supporting people impacted by paralysis.
I know what it means to help people with paralysis heal, because I was once there."
– Martin Q.
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Browse some of this year’s fundraising athletes — or filter by category to find a cause close to your heart.
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Putting art into action
In partnership with artist Bob Faust, we unveiled a first-of-its-kind, large-scale art installation that drove real-time donations for charitable causes across the city of Chicago.
Donations help fuel charity impact:
Responding to a disaster every 8 minutesfootnote1
Creating opportunities for inclusion through sports
500 million meals served worldwidefootnote2
Providing thousands of kids the care they needfootnote3
Delivering millions of goods to Chicago kids every yearfootnote4
Expanded Continuous Glucose Monitoring access to 6.47M individuals through bold advocacy effortsfootnote5
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Amplifying the power of sports
Sports have the power to inspire us, unite us, even strengthen entire communities. Bank of America is proud to partner with iconic sports brands like the Masters Tournament, FIFA 26™ & the Chicago Distance Series. Together we celebrate and support all those driven to achieve, in sports and in life.
Our commitment to Chicago
Bank of America has proudly served Chicago for more than 160 years. From banking and investing services that support local businesses and individuals to volunteerism with local nonprofits to our sponsorship of the Chicago Distance Series — which generates millions in revenue annually for the city — we are deeply committed to helping Chicagoland thrive.
American Red Cross (Our Impact) dated August 19, 2025. https://www.redcross.org/about-us/our-work/disaster-relief.html
World Central Kitchen Website (News) dated June 10, 2025. https://wck.org/news/500-million
Ann & Robert H Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago website (Important Facts) dated January, 2024. https://www.luriechildrens.org/globalassets/media/pages/who-we-are/important-facts-january24.pdf
Cradles to Crayons Chicago (Board of Directors Distribution Numbers) dated August 20, 2025. https://www.cradlestocrayons.org
American Diabetes Association website (Advocacy/CGM) dated August 19, 2025. https://diabetes.org/advocacy/cgm-continuous-glucose-monitors
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