We Love Our Teams!
Team Lara
Team Leader: Susan Martersteck
“GIPPCC is near and dear to my heart. We work to give a voice to the needs of children and parents at all the stages of their healthcare journey. We care.”
Team MPC
Team Leader: Nina Cozzo
“Mike & I lost our son Michael Phillip "MPC" on July 11, 2022. For reasons we may never know, he didn't quite make it to earth to meet all the wonderful people who already loved him. We have vowed to honor him every year by participating in the Butterfly Walk + Run, so I am asking you all to join my team!”
Milk Bank WGL - Poppy’s Dream Team
Team Leader: Susan Urbanski
“Poppy's Dream Team walks for all of our star babies gone too soon. We honor and remember each one every day.”
Team Lightways Hospice
Team Leader: Sheila Gatz
“ I have witnessed first hand the compassionate care that pediatric hospice and palliative care provides to families. This is only possible because of the work of organizations like GIPPCC. Please support this important cause.”
Lurie Children’s and Heartlight
Team Leader: Alice Caceda
“Our team is dedicated to supporting the work of Butterfly Run 2023. The funds we raise together will help it achieve its important goals. Please support our efforts!”
Team Yaakov
Team Leader: Aliza Olzwang
“Our team will be running in memory of Yaakov Lev Olswang who had Cerebral Palsy and medically fragile all 15 yrs of his life. Yaakov was dependent on all his needs but had a contagious smile. He showed that life should not be taken for granted. We love and miss you Yaakov! WE know you are going to walk with us and probably show-off your skills!”
Evee Jean Ryan Wait
Team Leader: Katie Wait
“FOREVER SUPPORTING FAMILY AND FRIENDS!”
Team XOXO
Team Leader: Rose Samson
“We are a team of family and friends coming together to honor and remember the children gone too soon and help support the improvement of care for seriously ill children. We especially come together to honor our son who we lost at birth. XOXO are the initials of our twin sons (Xyrus Orion and Xavier Orion). And although we lost our beloved Xyrus, we believe he gave his strength to Xavier so that he can survive and live for the both of them. Join us in supporting the 2023 Butterfly Run Walk Flutter as we run, walk, flutter to remember always.”
Advocate Children’s
Team Leader: Meggan Mikal
“Our team is dedicated to supporting the work of Butterfly Run 2023. The funds we raise together will help it achieve its important goals. Please support our efforts!”