Dr. Lokesh Chandra M.D.
East Side - Chicago:
The Advocate Distance Challenge
Fundraise a minimum of $750 total between the races you are running on behalf of the Advocate charity running team.
Step 3
Be an official finisher of each race chosen (Advocate Health Care will confirm completion).
NOTE: If you choose to run one of the Advocate sponsored races, but will not run as a part of the charity team, please email kelsey.sopchyk@advocatehealth.com to make sure you receive credit for the race.
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