Meet the Chicago Marathon’s Famous Fundraising Nun, Plus 7 More Inspiring Runners in Marathon History
Sister Stephanie Baliga, a 38-year-old Catholic nun, is running her 15th Chicago Marathon for the Mission of Our Lady of the Angels. Her charity team, comprising 192 runners, has raised over $3.2 million since 2011 to support local food pantries and community programs. Baliga, a former Division I athlete, uses running as a form of prayer while supporting the mission's outreach to seniors and families.
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