Mitchell Swaback Charities

Kelly Friestad


Elgin, IL

Fundraising Goal: $500.00  |  Total Raised: $175.00

Kelly Friestad

I do not consider myself to be a long distance runner. However, I’ve loved playing all kinds of sports ever since I can remember and have always loved competing. I have never run a half marathon before (or more than 5 miles at a time!), but this will be a great challenge for me, and I know it’s for a great cause. I am a little nervous right now and have a long way to go, but I know the Lord will help me with my training and the race. One of my favorite verses is Colossians 3:23 which says, “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart as working for the Lord, not for men.” This motivates me as I train (and in all areas of life) because the glory is all for Him. He deserves my best!

I am currently a P.E. teacher and girls’ basketball coach at Harvest Christian Academy in Elgin, IL. I have had the privilege to use the “Mitchell Swaback Athletic Center” for P.E. classes, athletic open gyms, practices, games, camps, etc. I also know that the “Mitch” has been a place where God’s Word has been declared and many prayers have been answered. I am so thankful for the generosity of the Swabacks for building these wonderful facilities for the people and community of Harvest Bible Chapel. I have never had the opportunity to meet the Swabacks, but after reading their stories and hearing about them, their love for the Lord is so evident in their lives. I am thankful for their testimonies, their commitment and service to the Lord, their love and care for others, their generosity, and their Godly example.

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Thank you for your support. Mitchell Swaback Charities is a non-profit organization, exempt from federal income under section 501(c) 3 of the Internal Revenue Service code.

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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.

We will honor the Lord in all we do. Learn more >>

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 >>

Psalm 31:3

For you are my rock and my fortress; and for your name's sake you lead me and guide me.