fundraising – theCauseCoach

Podcast S1|E24: John Jaeger, 50 Marathons for Mercy Home

June 15, 2022June 16, 2022thecausecoach

John Jaeger, board member and long-time supporter of Mercy Home for Boys & Girls has challenged himself to run marathons in all 50 states! He is almost to the half way point having run marathons in 22 states and has also raised a whopping $152,000+ toward his $250,000 goal. He shares what inspired him to do this, what keeps him going, and lots and lots of fundraising tips for all charity runners. This episode will motivate you on your charity marathon journey for sure!

Learn more about John and Mercy Home here: https://www.mercyhome.org/blog/leadership/meet-our-board-members-john-jaeger/

John’s Fundraising page: https://p2p.mercyhome.org/diy/john-jaeger

Or call or text John at 708-347-4921 to support him or learn more.

Podcast S1|E16: Valerie Jencks, running for Gilda’s Club Chicago

April 21, 2022April 21, 2022thecausecoach

Valerie Jencks discusses coming back to running after cancer, battling “long-haul COVID”, training for her first marathon at 60, and why she’s running for Gilda’s Club Chicago.

Valerie’s Team Gilda Fundraising page: https://www.classy.org/fundraiser/3636697

Valerie’s Professional website: https://www.valeriejencks.com

Valerie’s Ted Talk Link: How to Rewrite History

Run for Gilda’s Club Chicago to ensure that anyone impacted by cancer is empowered by knowledge, strengthened by action, and sustained by community. For more information, please contact Rebecca Peters: rebeccapeters@gildasclubchicago.org.

Podcast S1 | E5: Emma Walsh, Team Chicago Commons is Family

February 3, 2022March 22, 2022thecausecoach

My guest today is Emma Walsh, Development Manager and marathon fundraising team coordinator for Chicago Commons. Join us as she discusses the impact this 128 year old organization is having in Chicago and how their marathon fundraising team is assisting in funding those efforts. With program sites in Bronzeville, Pilsen, Humboldt Park, and Back of the Yards, Chicago Commons offers support to many of Chicago’s under-resourced neighborhoods.

Podcast S1 | E4: 8 Steps to Charity Running Success (Part 1)

January 27, 2022March 22, 2022thecausecoach

Today we begin a discussion about the how-to of successful charity running.

If it’s cold and snowy and icy where you are right now, like it is here in northern Illinois, you may be having trouble getting motivated to run. Don’t worry so much about that. I have no doubt that you will find your mojo.

2022: theCauseCoach Podcast (S1 | E1)

December 31, 2021March 22, 2022thecausecoach

I did some experimenting with a podcast last month. They’ve been deleted, but please subscribe for what’s to come. Find me on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. If you get your podcasts elsewhere, let me know.