2026 Chicago Marathon · Clean-water fundraising campaign
Ryan Paul
Chicago 2026
TEAM WORLD VISION · 2026 CHICAGO MARATHON

Run 26.2 miles.
Help deliver clean water.

On October 11, 2026, Ryan Paul will take on the Bank of America Chicago Marathon with a $10,000 fundraising goal—and more than $5,000 is already raised. Local businesses can turn one finish line into a clean-water campaign their teams and customers can join.

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$10,000campaign goal
$5,000+already raised
10.11.26Chicago Marathon
WHY CLEAN WATER

Durable change goes far beyond one finish line.

World Vision combines water access with sanitation and hygiene so communities can build healthier, more resilient futures.

2.8M

people reached with safer, more accessible clean water in 2025

40.3M

people reached with lasting clean-water access since 2011

42

priority countries in the 2026–2030 WASH plan

Impact figures: World Vision clean water and WASH program reporting.

SPONSOR A MILE

Every mile can carry part of the mission.

Ryan is more than halfway there. At about $190 per mile, 26.2 sponsored miles would cover the roughly $5,000 still needed to reach the goal.

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BUSINESS PARTNERSHIPS

A clear way to say yes at every budget.

Recognition is subject to Team World Vision approval and will be tailored to the campaign channel.

STARTING AT$500

Water Champion

Campaign sponsor graphic, dedicated thanks and event recognition.

STARTING AT$1,000

Impact Partner

Prominent recognition, company spotlight and an employee-facing message.

STARTING AT$2,500+

Presenting Partner

Featured story, employee activation and a custom approved partnership.

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Match

A 24- or 48-hour company challenge

02

Employees

An internal giving day or lunch-and-learn

03

Community

A restaurant, brewery or training-run event

04

In kind

Space, food, printing, recovery or photography

EMPLOYER MATCHING

Make one gift travel further.

Employers can share the campaign internally, match employee gifts for a defined window, or underwrite a milestone challenge. Ryan will confirm the correct donation and crediting process with Team World Vision before any matching activation.

NEXT STEP

Help Ryan finish
the $10,000 goal.

Ryan is fundraising as a Team World Vision participant, not as a World Vision representative or agent. Donations should be made through his official participant page. Business partnership conversations are handled directly and personal contact details are not published here.

Open Ryan’s official fundraising page →