Chiropractic Team Successfully Finishes Chicago Marathon
Published on October 25, 2009
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Chicago, Illinois (October 25, 2009) – Chiropractic history was made on Sunday, October 11th on the streets of Chicago when all runners on Team NPCO for Chiropractic successfully crossed the finish line at the 2009 Bank of America Chicago Marathon in front of over one million cheering spectators. Waking up early and bearing the chilly 33 degree weather, runners from various parts of the country ran 26.2 miles on behalf of Non-Profit Chiropractic Organization (NPCO).
Team NPCO’s theme for the marathon was “run with a vision; a vision for a healthier tomorrow.” Wearing neon green jerseys, many runners finished with a personal best record after six months of intense training. Paul Nottoli, who finished with Team NPCO’s fastest time, explains that “this year's Chicago Marathon was a great experience. Not only was I able to run a great time of 2 hours 52 minutes and 47 seconds (which is about a 6.5 minute mile, Personal Record for me), I was able to personally raise $2,000 for NPCO and be the top fundraiser. NPCO is a guiding light in building a positive future of healthcare for others around the world with chiropractic care. I will continue to support NPCO even though the marathon is over.“
The 26.2 mile Chicago Marathon took the runners through downtown Chicago and its many neighborhoods where thousands of screaming spectators were on the sidelines hoping to spot their favorite runner. A portion of Mile 14 was designated the official cheering station for NPCO and signs reading “Nothing Beats Chiropractic” and “Run with a Vision” were visible as Team NPCO volunteers, family and friends clapped and jumped up and down to keep warm as they cheered the team on.
“As I ran through the streets of Chicago wearing my Team NPCO neon-green jersey, I was amazed by the number of people that cheered me on by yelling out the slogan written across the front of my jersey saying, keep going, Run with a Vision. It kept me going not only that day, but has continued to keep me going as I continue to take care of patients on a daily basis,” states runner and chiropractor Dr. Ryan Novak of Hickory Hills (Chicago), Illinois.
There were also many first-time marathon runners who ran on Team NPCO. "I firmly believe that running a Marathon is 90% mental and 10% physical. My friend and fellow runner, Heather Archer, and I made it through our first marathon because we envisioned the hope that we could bring to so many people in pain. We prayed, sang, and leaned on each other to accomplish a goal to bring a better life to men, women, and children everywhere. We wouldn't change our experience for anything in the world and thank God for our amazing experience with Non-Profit Chiropractic Organization!"
Fundraising was not a requirement for Team NPCO runners, but many runners created their own personal fundraising web pages. All monies raised went directly to NPCO, an official 501(c)3 charity dedicated to providing chiropractic healthcare, in the form of non-profit clinics, to those less fortunate around the world.
Dr. Bruce Phillips of North Vernon, Indiana said “the Chicago Marathon was just an awesome experience. I was very delighted to participate and support Team NPCO in their first appearance at the Chicago Marathon! The fans were great and I received many positive comments from fellow runners in support of chiropractic! I was a little sore on Monday, but it was worth it.”
On Friday, October 9th, two days before the big marathon race-day, NPCO President, Joshua Heines and NPCO runner Reza Baluchi appeared on Chicago’s WGN channel 9 news station for a mid-day news interview talking about Chiropractic healthcare and Team NPCO. Runners were congratulated at the Team NPCO Awards & Recognition Dinner held later that evening in downtown Chicago. Guest Speakers included Dr. John V. Whaley, Dr. Robert Schiffman and Reza Baluchi. Dr. Whaley, the first licensed Chiropractor from Palmer College in the State of Illinois, sported his 1948 Cross Country letterman’s jacket and told the runners that their efforts to raise money to provide free chiropractic care to those living in poverty will help them to win their own race for heath. Motivational Speaker and founder of Get The Big Idea Dr. Robert Schiffman reminded runners that they were running with a vision, a vision of Chiropractic that was more far reaching than the streets of Chicago.
Team NPCO runner, Reza Baluchi, played a slideshow for the runners documenting his 43-day running journey from Los Angeles, California to New York, New York in pursuit of the World Record hoping to encourage the runners, and to remind them that anything is possible.
NPCO President, Joshua Heines, spread the word about Team NPCO and Chiropractic by doing a book signing at Bloomingdales on Michigan Avenue in downtown Chicago on Saturday, October 10th. Costumed characters from his recently published children’s book Peter Meets Pedro – On Vacation roamed Bloomindales and took pictures with runners and shoppers. Proceeds from the book are being donated to NPCO.
To view pictures and find out more about Team NPCO for Chiropractic, or to sign up for the 2010 team, please visit www.NPCO.org.
RUNNER QUOTES:
"Running the Chicago Marathon has been a goal of mine for several years now and it has finally been achieved. All the training, pain, and time put towards the race was 100% worth it and I plan to do it again at some point in the near future. Running this race in the name of NPCO was also a great opportunity as I was able to raise money for an outstanding cause. This race has changed my life and is one memory I will always be proud to look back upon.” – Scott Wernery
"This was truly an experience never to be forgotten. Non-Profit Chiropractic Organization is an amazing charity and it was awesome to raise money and spread the word about chiropractic!" – Julie Stempky
“16 weeks of training: awful
26.2 miles in 33 degree weather: horrible
Chicago marathon medal: priceless”
- Lindsey Luke
“Running the marathon was more than collecting the medal after 26.2 miles, it was a chance to voice chiropractic to thousands of people. Representing NPCO in the Chicago Marathon was an amazing opportunity and experience, plus the team itself was fun.” – Andrea LaPan
“It was a privilege to be the Athletic Trainer for the NPCO Team during the Chicago Marathon this year. To see 82 runners completing 26.2 miles for such an extraordinary cause was an honor to be a part of. It is events such as this that represents how great the profession of Chiropractic truly is.” – Matt Marry
"Running the Chicago Marathon showed me that I am stronger than I think. Once I crossed the finished line I vowed I would never put myself through that again, but after a few hours of recovery I was excited to run it again next year!" – Linsay Way
"I can't believe after 5 months of training the day has already come and gone. It was simply the most amazing experience i have yet had. My nerves quickly turned to excitement as i joined the other thousands of runners at the line. Running has always been a part of my life but i have never experienced anything like the Chicago Marathon. When my legs tightened and it took everything I had to fight back the tears, the crowd pulled me through. I had never felt so supported and encouraged like that before. Running is no longer just a hobby but a lifestyle. I proved that to others on Sunday, but more importantly, I proved a lot to myself. I truly believe you can do anything you put your mind to it and heart in to it. Of course I had a goal time but I just wanted to finish and not give up. Crossing the finish line with my dad waiting for me was the greatest feeling in the world. Everything I was running for came true right then and there. I don't know who was happier, me or my dad. That was a once in a lifetime experience." - Brittany Shubnell SOURCE: Non-Profit Chiropractic Organization (NPCO)
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