Team Lurie Children's

10/08/2026

10/07/2026

This October 11th, Danny will be running the Bank of America Chicago Marathon in honor of Harper, the daughter of close friends and for Team Ace Hardware. Harper is a joyful and determined little girl who began facing significant medical challenges early in her life. She lives with a complex neurological condition, including a brain tumor, that affects her development and causes seizures. She has endured more appointments, treatments, and therapies than any child should have to, yet continues to inspire everyone around her with her strength and spirit.

Recently, Harper has been in a more stable phase, with her care team closely monitoring her condition and adjusting her treatment as needed. While she still has difficult days and surgery ahead of her, she continues to work hard in her therapies, make progress, and celebrate milestones big and small with remarkable determination.
Danny’s dedicating this race to Harper and her family and raising money for Lurie Children’s, where Harper receives her care. The doctors, nurses, therapists, and programs at Lurie Children’s have been an incredibly important part of Harper’s journey and continue to support her and so many other children facing complex medical conditions.
On marathon day, every mile will be for Harper- a reminder of her strength, determination, and the love that carries her forward.

09/30/2026

When Catherine and Tim went in for a routine ultrasound during pregnancy, they never imagined they would leave with the possibility that their baby could be born with multiple birth defects and a potentially life-threatening genetic disorder.

Their son, Jack, was born on October 1, 2013. He was blue and rushed away before his mom ever had the chance to hold him. He was immediately transferred to Lurie Children’s, where doctors struggled to understand why he couldn’t breathe on his own. After weeks of testing and uncertainty, they discovered that Jack’s trachea collapsed nearly 90% every time he exhaled. He needed a tracheostomy and would spend the next 178 days in intensive care.

There were moments when doctors weren’t sure what Jack’s future would look like. But Jack had other plans.

He fought through surgeries, countless procedures, therapies and setbacks. He learned to sit, crawl, stand and eventually walk, with tubes, monitors and determination along the way. And from the very beginning, he showed everyone around him that he would do things on his own time and in his own way.

Today, Jack is a happy, funny, incredibly strong 12-year-old who continues to overcome challenges most people will never understand. He is nonverbal and has complex medical needs, but he has never let those challenges define him. He communicates with his huge smile, his laughter, his “Jack Attacks” and, most importantly, his incredible determination.

Lurie Children’s has been part of Jack’s story since the very beginning. It’s where our family found answers when we had none, where doctors fought for him, and where we were given hope during some of the scariest moments of our lives.

Now, Catherine is running the 2026 Chicago Marathon for Jack, and for the hospital that helped give him the chance to grow up and become the amazing boy he is today.

The miles will be hard. But every time they are, Catherine will think about 178 days in the ICU. She’ll think about everything Jack has overcome. And she’ll think about all the children and families at Lurie who are still in the middle of their own fight.

09/29/2026

🎗️Childhood Cancer Awareness Month may be coming to an end, but the work never stops.

Our incredible Dr. MacQuarrie, pediatric oncologist, and his dedicated team at The MacQuarrie Lab are committed to a future where children with cancer have better treatments, better outcomes, and a chance to grow up and thrive.

While their research focuses particularly on rhabdomyosarcoma, a pediatric tumor, their mission reaches far beyond one cancer. They are working towards scientific discoveries that can improve care for all children facing cancer.

To support the team as they continue this important work, help them reach their goal with Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation The Million Mile by visiting the link below!

https://www.alexslemonade.org/2026/macquarrie-lab

09/28/2026

09/28/2026

Yesterday, 65 incredible Team Lurie Children’s runners crossed the finish line at the Life Time Fall Half Marathon + 5K.

Together, they turned miles into meaningful support, raising over $71,000 to help provide a brighter future for the patients we serve.

Congratulations and thank you to every runner for your dedication! Your fundraising and commitment help make a difference in the lives of 260,000 kids at Lurie Children’s.

If you are interested in joining us for the Life Time Chicago Spring Half Marathon + 5K on May 16, 2027, please fill out this form: https://my.luriechildrens.org/page/99985/data/1

09/28/2026

A little White Sox spirit brought some extra smiles to Lurie Children’s recently! ⚾️💛

White Sox pitcher Anthony Kay and his wife, Alyssa, recently visited the Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders to spend time with patient families, share some fun Sox swag and make meaningful memories.

Throughout Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, Anthony and Alyssa are also raising funds for the Center’s Patient and Family Support Fund in honor of their niece who is on her own treatment journey. We’re so grateful they chose to support Lurie Children’s and the kids and families who come through our doors. 🎗️

Thank you for stepping up to the plate for childhood cancer! To learn more about the Kay’s fundraiser, visit https://events.luriechildrens.org/community-fundraising/anthony-and-alyssa-kays-fundraiser