Mitchell Swaback Charities

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The latest news, information and updates on the 2007 Chicago Marathon can be found here.

November Update
November 1, 2007
October 7th 2007, the hottest day in the 30 year history of the Chicago Marathon, was a day that nobody will ever forget especially the 300 individuals who were transported to local hospitals and the family of a 35-year-old man who collapsed and died on the course. This year’s Chicago Marathon …
October Update
October 1, 2007
Just six days from now 13 individuals will be running in the 2007 Chicago Marathon to benefit The Mitchell Swaback Foundation. As each athlete takes these last few days to prepare both physically and mentally we ask that you would keep each one in your prayers. Please take time to read …
September Update
August 29, 2007
In just nine days six individuals will be running in the Chicago Half Marathon and one month following there will be another eleven individuals running in the Chicago Marathon. Each athlete has been putting in some extreme workouts that will make you tired just reading about them. Please check out each …
August Update
July 30, 2007
Runners Take Your Mark ... We are just about to the half way point as 17 runners continue to train for this year's Half and Full Chicago Marathons. We're happy to announce that Jeff Harbeck recently joined in on the fun and committed to run the half marathon. So far all …
July Update
July 2, 2007
Thank you for your response in supporting the 16 athletes who will be running in the Chicago Half and Full Marathon. We have already received $6,735.00 in pledges with a goal of raising $80,000.  With just a few individuals supporting our runners it’s impossible, but with many joining in together we can …

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Phone: 847.593.7120
Fax: 847.593.7130

Address: 1501 Estes Ave
Elk Grove, Illinois 60007

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Our Mission

Mitchell Swaback Charities was started October 15th, 2004. Our purpose is to continue to impact individuals, organizations and families as Mitch has done so many times. We want to continue Mitch's compassion to serve in missions, the church and to honor God in the way Mitch did on a daily basis. We will continue to form partnerships that will allow us to expand our ministry.

Through the many opportunities that surround us, we look forward to making a difference.

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Mitch's Story

For 23 years our son Mitch etched memories into the hearts of everyone he met. He was as real as they come. What he meant to us and to so many others now belongs to the legacy we will cherish forever.

At Mitch's going-home service Pastor James MacDonald used one word that best described Mitch: "Maximum." Read more >>

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