2024 Bank of America Chicago Marathon supporting March of Dimes
Mike McSherry
For my son, Callum, who was stillborn at 38 weeks, and to raise awareness for and support the March of Dimes' important mission.
Mike McSherry
For my son, Callum, who was stillborn at 38 weeks, and to raise awareness for and support the March of Dimes' important mission.
Last July, my wife, Katrina, and I tragically lost our son, Callum Michael McSherry, just days before his due date. His death - due to a sudden cord accident - completely and utterly shattered us. In the weeks and months that followed, I learned how far too many other families in the U.S. have experienced similar loss and/or traumatic stays in the NICU following the birth of their children. In fact, the U.S. ranks among the worst developed nations when it comes to delivering positive outcomes for pregnant moms and babies. We can and must do better.
I'm so honored to be part of the March of Dimes 2024 Chicago Marathon team and the movement to create positive change for moms and babies everywhere. Anything I can do to ensure other parents never feel the pain and grief my wife and I have is worth it. I run for Callum, my family and all of the precious babies gone too soon.
Thank you for your support in this incredibly important cause.
And thank you to my little dove. Your spirit will lift Daddy up and across that finish line!