THE BANK OF AMERICA CHICAGO MARATHON IS OFFICIALLY CLOSED...BUT THE AMERICAN LIVER FOUNDATION STILL HAS ENTRIES AVAILABLE!!! For more information about joining the ALF Challenge Team, follow this link:

http://go.liverfoundation.org/site/TR/LiverLifeChallenge2010/LiverLifeChallenge?fr_id=2120&pg=entry

Benefits of running with the American Liver Foundation include:

• Minimum fundraising goal $1,000.
• Social events at Goose Island in May, July, September & October.
• USA Track and Field certified team coach on staff.
• FREE Chicago Marathon training program with Coach Brendan Cournane every Saturday morning starting in June.
• Weekly fun runs every Monday with the ALF Challenge team starting in June.  
• Professional fundraising support including online campaign pages, sample letters and creative ideas. 
• Monthly newsletter email with training tips and nutritional advice.  
• Team t-shirt and singlet.  
• Incentive items for top fundraisers.
• Motivational race support.  
• ALF tent in Charity Village near the finish-line on race day.