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Race Against Gun Violence

June 4, 2026
Chicago, IL 60605 US
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$7,704

Raised of $5,000

Purpose Over Pain (POP) was formed in 2007 by Chicago-area parents whose children’s lives
were taken by violence. What began as a space for shared grief has grown into a powerful
network of families committed to healing, support, and action.

Grounded in lived experience, we walk alongside families during some of the most difficult
moments of their lives, ensuring they are supported, connected, and never alone.

Our Mission

We advocate for and promote safer communities while strengthening families by providing
support to parents and guardians whose children’s lives have been taken by violence, and by
creating positive, healing-centered opportunities for surviving children and youth.

What we do

Purpose Over Pain supports families throughout their healing journey, helping them move from
victim, to survivor, to action.
• Immediate and ongoing support to families impacted by violence
• Assistance with funeral and burial arrangements
• Guidance with victim compensation and access to resources
• Support groups for mothers, fathers, and siblings
• One-on-one emotional support and family-centered care
• Healing-centered events and community engagement opportunities
• Positive activities and support for surviving children and youth

Our work is rooted in compassion, connection, and community—meeting families where they are
and walking with them toward healing and purpose.

Why we Run

Every step taken in this race is for a parent navigating unimaginable pain. Funds raised go
directly toward supporting families, helping to ease the financial burden they face after their
child’s life has been taken by violence.

Your support helps provide

  • Assistance with funeral and burial costs
  • Immediate support for families
  • Ongoing healing support through parent and sibling groups
  • Resources that guide families from victims, to survivors, to action

Top Donors

$7,704 Raised By 167 Donors

$500 on behalf of paul wiggin
$300 on behalf of Joshua S Davis
$250 on behalf of John Bucksbaum
$250 on behalf of Michael Bohlen
$200 on behalf of Josylar Dixon
$100 on behalf of Bonnie Boden
$100 on behalf of Cross Stokes-Kelly
$100 on behalf of Cullin Moonan
$100 on behalf of Debra Zsigray
$100 on behalf of DeColbie Esco
$100 on behalf of Hakeem Idris
$100 on behalf of Jason Olt
$100 on behalf of Josylar Dixon
$100 on behalf of Julie Welter
$100 on behalf of Kindra Morelock
$100 on behalf of Latasha Pipkins
$100 on behalf of Lawrence Bronsberg
$100 on behalf of Leisal Johnson
$100 on behalf of Linda Wright
$100 on behalf of Vanessa White
$100 from Anonymous
$100 on behalf of Yonnie Anderson
$75 on behalf of Fallon Goodrich
$65 from Anonymous
$50 on behalf of Alfreda Roberson
$50 on behalf of Anna Walton
$50 on behalf of Autry Taylor
$50 on behalf of Barbara Patterson
$50 on behalf of Candice Randolph
$50 on behalf of Charlene Hall
$50 on behalf of Charles Hayden Sr.
$50 on behalf of Chieu Tran
$50 on behalf of Connie Becker
$50 on behalf of Cynthia Henderson
$50 on behalf of Daja Piphus
$50 from Anonymous
$50 on behalf of Deborah Patterson
$50 on behalf of Donald Moore
$50 on behalf of Donna Green
$50 on behalf of Francis Regelbrugge
$50 on behalf of Grace Elliott
$50 on behalf of Harriett Jordan
$50 on behalf of Jackie Wells
$50 from Anonymous
$50 on behalf of Jason Wilkins
$50 on behalf of Javaughn Hunter
$50 on behalf of Jenny Gonzalez
$50 on behalf of John Kingery
$50 on behalf of Jonathan McCormick
$50 on behalf of Josie Moreno
$50 on behalf of Julie Felice
$50 on behalf of Karen Coleman
$50 on behalf of Kevin Gwin
$50 on behalf of Kimberly Boyd
$50 on behalf of Kimily Young
$50 on behalf of Latoya Williams
$50 from Anonymous
$50 on behalf of Michelle Banks
$50 on behalf of Patricia Randolph
$50 on behalf of Paul Taylor
$50 on behalf of Purpose Over Pain... May God continue to richly bless you.
$50 on behalf of Rachna Shah
$50 on behalf of Regina Coles
$50 on behalf of Robin Bland
$50 on behalf of RONDA JOHNSON
$50 on behalf of Rosemary Louismoore
$50 on behalf of Shavon Pipkins
$50 on behalf of Sue Conway Anderson
$50 on behalf of summer rodarte
$50 on behalf of Terrance Henderson
$50 on behalf of Todd Govain
$50 on behalf of Tyler Weiss
$50 on behalf of Tyree Pipkins
$50 on behalf of Valerie Vaughn
$50 on behalf of Venus Howard
$50 on behalf of Yolanda Tuggles
$45 on behalf of Annette Johnson-Butler
$40 on behalf of Debra Bohlen
$40 on behalf of Jonique Buckley
$35 on behalf of Talisha Schaffer
$30 on behalf of Debra Lewis
$30 on behalf of Gladys Mott
$30 from Anonymous
$25 on behalf of Antennille Laws
$25 on behalf of Ciara Swanigan
$25 on behalf of Ciara Swanigan
$25 on behalf of Climmie Williams
$25 on behalf of Donald Smith
$25 on behalf of Dr Sonya L CARTER
$25 on behalf of Erica Lamb
$25 on behalf of Joy OLeary
$25 on behalf of Julia Hill
$25 on behalf of Kimberly Freeman
$25 on behalf of Kiwanis Vilella
$25 on behalf of Lakisha Gaines
$25 on behalf of Madeleine Freeman
$25 on behalf of Melissa Foote
$25 on behalf of Mytrise
$25 on behalf of Natalie Jackson
$25 on behalf of Nyedra Turner
$25 on behalf of Peggy Sharrieff
$25 on behalf of Phyllis Tillis
$25 on behalf of Preston Henderson
$25 on behalf of Richard Kopca
$25 on behalf of Ronish Mathews
$25 on behalf of Rory
$25 from Anonymous
$25 on behalf of Ryndell Magbalon
$25 on behalf of sandra clark
$25 on behalf of Shanisse Browley
$25 on behalf of Stephanie Hicks
$25 on behalf of Tara de Jesus
$25 on behalf of Tayaqua Ware
$25 on behalf of Tina Martinez
$25 on behalf of Tommy Lofton
$25 on behalf of Veronica Randle
$25 on behalf of Yvonne Randle
$20 on behalf of Anita Rials
$20 on behalf of ashley Johnson
$20 on behalf of Ashley Patterson
$20 on behalf of Ben Macalalad
$20 on behalf of Candle Villa
$20 on behalf of Cordell Gilmore
$20 on behalf of Danielle Garner-Tillman
$20 on behalf of Deborah Patterson
$20 from Anonymous
$20 on behalf of Hardy Cheatham
$20 on behalf of Ismonay Alday
$20 on behalf of Katherine Smith
$20 on behalf of krashaun hendrix
$20 on behalf of Shelia Williams
$20 on behalf of Sheri allen-Stark
$20 on behalf of tracie lindsey
$20 on behalf of tranayce ware
$20 on behalf of zeondre williams
$15 on behalf of Elizabeth Coffey
$15 on behalf of Khadijah Harris
$10 from Anonymous
$10 on behalf of Akaya Williams
$10 on behalf of Alexis Brown
$10 on behalf of Ammar Abukhudair
$10 on behalf of Annette Johnson-Butler
$10 on behalf of Ariel Sanders
$10 from Anonymous
$10 on behalf of Deborah Patterson
$10 on behalf of Dionte Flowers
$10 on behalf of Donita Kelly
$10 on behalf of Erica Knox
$10 on behalf of Joanna Bielski
$10 on behalf of Kiana Orange
$10 on behalf of Lawanda
$10 from Anonymous
$10 on behalf of Napoleon Smith
$10 on behalf of Nera Dennis
$10 on behalf of Pamela Anderson
$10 on behalf of Paris Roper
$10 on behalf of Starkesha Griffin
$10 on behalf of Terrence Swanigan
$10 on behalf of Terri Henderson
$10 on behalf of Tonja Poe
$10 on behalf of Tristen Swanigan
$10 on behalf of Valerie Beck
$10 on behalf of Wona Lenior
$5 on behalf of Damita Unknown
$5 on behalf of WYENDA PHELPS
$2 on behalf of Joyce Mcmiller
$2 on behalf of Latarsia Maxie

Fundraisers

Adrienne Swanigan Williams
$900 Raised
Annette Johnson-Butler
$1,235 Raised
Brenda Mitchell
$0 Goal
Deborah Patterson
$1,220 Raised
Donita Kelly
$1,355 Raised
Joyce Mcmiller
$2 Raised
Latarsia Maxie
$2 Raised
Louise Patterson
$0 Goal
Pamela Bosley
$500 Raised
Sharon Purnell
$250 Raised
Tiffany Frank
$220 Raised
Todd Govain
$50 Raised
Veronica Higgins
$1,615 Raised

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