Hi everyone! I’m incredibly happy to be running the Chicago Marathon on October 12, 2025, as a part of the TAPS Team (Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors).

​I am deeply honored to be running with Team TAPS to pay tribute to the life of a fallen solider. This opportunity holds profound meaning for me, as it allows me to celebrate the legacy of someone who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Through this journey, I will be matched with the family of a fallen hero carrying their name on my shirt and bib as a symbol of remembrance and respect. It is a privilege to support TAPS’ mission of providing care and resources to grieving families, and I am committed to honoring their loved one’s memory with every step I take!

TAPS provides direct support to families who have been impacted by a death in the military regardless of geography or circumstance. 

The funds I raise will flow directly into TAPS programming which supports these families through an amazing network of resources, seminars and publications. TAPS provides these services at no charge to survivors from all branches of the service, including Reserves and National Guard. TAPS’ programs and services are available not only for immediate family, but also for extended family and friends.

Please help me honor our fallen heroes by supporting me in this effort.  No donation is too big or too small. 

Paulina