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OE Runners: An official charity of the Chicago MarathonIn the past 9 years, nearly 2,000 runners have raised over $1 million for people with disabilities through Opportunity Enterprises’ running programs. Click here to register on-line to be part of the historic tenth year of OE Running! There are a limited number of spots available, and they will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Questions? Email Allison Thomas at allison.thomas@oppent.org or Chris Schneidt at christene.schneidt@oppent.org or give us a call 219-464-9621. 
Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat is Opportunity Enterprises?Opportunity Enterprises, also known as OE, is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting self-sufficiency and life choices for challenged individuals. Since 1967, OE has provided a variety of services to adults and children with disabilities. These include the All About Kids educational service, an adult day center, group homes, job placement, outsourcing, and community integration. Why join the OE Marathon Team?In addition to the privilege of running for an organization that is changing lives everyday, and the knowledge that you are directly benefiting the clients we serve, you will receive several other benefits as part of the OE marathon team:
What will I need to do?In addition to training for the marathon, you’ll be asked to raise money for OE. If you register before midnight on the day the Bank of America Chicago Marathon officially closes, you will pay a registration fee of $100 and will be required to raise at least $200 in addition, for a total of $300. If you register after midnight on the day the Bank of America Chicago Marathon officially closes, or on any subsequent days following it, you will pay a registration fee of $200 and will be required to raise at least $500 in addition, for a total of $700. All fundraising monies must be submitted to the Marathon Team Coordinators no later than September 2, 2008. How does the Training Work?Training runs for local Northwest Indiana runners will be held on Saturdays and Sundays in Porter County at 7:00 a.m. beginning June 14, and in Lake County on Sundays at Wicker Park in Highland at 7:00 AM beginning June 15, 2008. The Galloway program will start April 5, 2008 at 8:00 AM at OE in Porter County. Who do I call with training questions?
George Nietert - Porter County |
