Team Coletta Runner:
Kevin Johanson
Palos Bank Southwest Half Marathon

During the Biggest Loser contest at work I began running for fun rather than a challenge.  My main challenge during that time was to strictly losing weight.  The weight is now off and I’ve decided to set my goals a little higher in a different way.  I’m taking the habit that I created during the Biggest Loser challenge to create a new challenge…the Half Marathon.  Yes, 13 some odd miles of running in just a few hours.  The thing is that while running the half marathon is already challenging enough, I’ve added an additional challenge.  I have decided to team up with St. Coletta's of Illinois Foundation to help aid the lives of the physically and mentally disabled.  This foundation provides much needed assistance for people with incurable conditions.  Through 100% non-for-profit efforts, the St. Coletta's of Illinois Foundation provides education and vocational programs to prepare people with special needs to become functional members of society (something many of us tend to take for granted).  I’m donating my time, money, and physical comfort to raise money so that members of St. Coletta's can continue to provide comfort and opportunities to people with special needs.  I’m sure you can find a few dollars to donate whether it is to support me and my personal challenge, or to support the people of St. Coletta's who truly need support.  Remember, it only takes 5 minutes to make a donation…and I’ll just be past the ½ mile marker with 12.5 miles still to go.

Click here to make a donation on behalf of Kevin.