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135 Team M3 Students and 85 Adult Mentors Finish the Rock ‘N’ Roll Chicago Half Marathon

CHICAGO, IL, August 5, 2009 – On Sunday, August 2nd, 135 students and 85 adult mentors from MGR Foundation’s Health and Well-being program, Team M3, successfully completed the Rock’n’Roll Chicago Half Marathon. These students and their adult mentors achieved an exceptional life goal by crossing the finish line after 13.1 miles in the inaugural Rock’n’Roll Chicago Half Marathon. This major accomplishment marks a milestone as these students and mentors prepare for their ultimate goal of 26.2 miles in the Bank of America Chicago Marathon.

The Marilyn G. Rabb Foundation’s Team M3 trains students with dedicated adult mentors to run the Rock ‘n’ Roll Chicago Half Marathon and the Bank of America Chicago Marathon.In its fourth year, the MGR Foundation’s Team M3 has nearly tripled in size from the 2008 season to a team of 222 students and adult mentors, including nine Chicago Public High Schools: Carver Military Academy, Foreman High School, Juarez High School, TEAM Englewood, Al Raby, VOISE Academy, Rowe High School, Steinmetz High School, and Bowen High School. Our goal is to reach as many underserved students from CPS High Schools as possible until all youth that are interested in the program are able to participate.

“The key to the program is the mentorship. We are extremely fortunate to have so many caring adults invested in the success of our youth,” said Vesna K. Stelcer, Executive Director, the MGR Foundation. Team M3’s mentors feature a variety of dedicated Chicagoans including police officers, school administrators, professionals, college students, architects, coaches, teachers, marathon veterans and novices.

In order to remove barriers for students and mentors, the MGR Foundation ensures that the costs associated with training and marathon entry fees, logistics, and program management are covered. Team M3 challenges students to experience the benefits of discipline, character development, and improved health by providing them with adult mentoring, physical and mental skills, and the resources they need to realize their full potential.

Look for Team M3 at the Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon! 08.02.09