Over at View from the Corner, Mary is planning to run the Chicago marathon, and raising money for charity in the process. Her charity is the Union League Boys and Girls Club, and it looks like they do some good stuff.
If you've got some disposable income burning a hole in your pocket, and want to support a worthy cause, consider donating via her page, and doing two good deeds with one contribution.
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