Chicago was alive on October 12 for the 2025 Bank of America Marathon, with over 55,000 runners hitting the streets. Amid all the speed and cheers, one duo was impossible to miss: Dr Jennifer Reichek and her son, Max Reichek, running their third Chicago Marathon together. “Running for something bigger than myself gives me the push I need, ” Jennifer said, and you could feel that in every step she took. This was not just a question of finishing for Max, a long-time marathoner; it was a collective dedication to a cause that was close to their hearts and that they believed was physically and mentally impossible. In this year, Max was motivated in a very personal way. He had volunteered during the Camp One Step run by Children’s Oncology Services, where he saw the changing effect of the c

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