10 ten reasons to support me:

10. To support my friend Maria's organization Open Books.

9.  Because you need a tax deduction.

8.  Because you don’t know how long a half marathon is & wanted to find out.

7.  To see how many toenails I will lose after the run.

6.  Hoping to see a pic of me in really short running shorts.

5.  To see how much sweat I can produce after running more than 13 miles.

4.  Because I will have to finish if you donate.

3.  To see if my nipples will bleed after a half marathon.

2.  To see if I run like Phoebe on Friends.

1.  To support Open Books & literacy in Chicago.

About Team Bookin' It (TBI)!

Open Books' annual fundraiser Team Bookin' It, brings together runners and virtual runners in support of literacy. TBI is part of the Humana Rock 'n' Roll Chicago Half Marathon, July 20-21. The race includes a 5k on Saturday, July 20 and a 10k and Half Marathon on Sunday, July 21. The race takes place at Grant Park.

If you're not into running, you can still be part of the TBI team! Sign up as a virtual runner, and let your fundraising creativity shine! Proceeds from TBI support Open Books' literacy and book granting programs.

Fundraising Minimums

Half Marathon: $700
10K: $500
5K and Virtual Runner: $300

Open Books' Mission

Open Books' mission is to transform lives through reading, writing, and the unlimited power of books.  Each year, Open Books engages more than 6,000 children and students through its literacy programs and donates over 160,000 books to children, families, and under-resourced communities throughout the Chicago area annually. To learn more, please visit www.open-books.org.