Team Ella

Ella Sorensen / Bank of America Chicago Marathon 2025

'We focus on abilities, not disabilities and we welcome every body to join us in the OK Mission where we form a collaboration, built WITH, NOT FOR the Warriors, families and communities.

We view individuals living with intellectual and developmental differences as Warriors, champions of their own journeys. Rather than seeing ourselves as the providers of enrichment and empowerment, we see our role as partners in co-creating opportunities.'

https://www.opportunityknocksnow.org/

  • $2,896

    Raised

  • $2,150

    Goal

  • 26

    Supporters

  • 21

    Days Remaining

Recent Transactions

  • Deborah Wubben

    $61.50 / 7 days ago

    Best wishes for a great marathon! Love from the Wubbens

  • Anonymous

    $1,025.00 / 7 days ago

  • Hailey Gutowsky

    $15.00 / 11 days ago

  • Marian Kavanaugh

    $50.00 / 14 days ago

    You survived nursing school, 26.2 is just your victory lap!!!!

  • Beauman Brines

    $2.05 / 14 days ago

  • Meppy Cote

    $10.25 / 14 days ago

    Best of luck for a fun run! Love the idea of OK. Happy to support!

  • Grace Murphy

    $51.25 / 14 days ago

    Lfg!!

  • Jake Lenahan

    $5.13 / 14 days ago

  • Claire Hawkins

    $102.50 / 14 days ago

    You’ve got this Ella!! <3

  • Nora Proskauer

    $5.13 / 14 days ago

  • Kenneth Morrissey

    $5.13 / 15 days ago

    Go kill em out there Ella

  • Abigail Twomey

    $5.13 / 15 days ago

  • Catherine Raihall

    $20.50 / 15 days ago

    Go girl!!! Love you SO proud of you <33

  • Davis Cote

    $5.13 / 15 days ago

    GIVE CHITOWN H*LL SORRENSON!! LFG

  • Molly Jo Krupkin

    $5.00 / 15 days ago

    Woot woot!

  • Emma Luptak

    $51.25 / 25 days ago

    So excited to see you kill it in October!!!! Love, the Luptak Barbatos

  • Patricia Bowers

    $102.50 / 30 days ago

    Sounds like a great program! So happy to be a part of Ella’s first marathon journey!

  • Shawn Hawkins

    $153.75 / 34 days ago

    Best of luck Ella on a full marathon! It's all about the hard work and dedication in training that will power you to that finish line! Finish strong Team Ella!!

  • Diane Johnson

    $205.00 / 146 days ago

    Go Ella! Happy to support you and Opportunity Knocks!

  • Diana Hawkins

    $102.50 / 150 days ago

    Way to go, Ella! Happy training!! Marathon tip: chocolate malt at the finish.

  • Andre Couture

    $307.50 / 154 days ago

    Go go go. I did my best in Chicago….3:13 in 2016 at 56y old. You have a lot of runway. See you at graduation.

  • Margaret Testore

    $102.50 / 156 days ago

    Ella, You're a bright light and the world needs bright light. Keep shining. We're always in your corner cheering you on! The Testores

  • Sherri Sorensen-Clem

    $102.50 / 156 days ago

    Rock and Roll Team Ella. You are running this race with Grace and Dignity. Thank you for your support of others who need a lift up. It’s gals like you, fighting the good fight and stepping up to the plate, who we call hero’s ! Love you, Aunt Tony 💋💥

  • Michael Solimano

    $100.00 / 157 days ago

    Good Luck - can't wait to cheer you and Hannah on!

  • Lisa Sorensen

    $250.00 / 157 days ago

    So excited to cheer for you and OK in October. Love that you are running for such an important OP/RF local organization!!

About Team Ella

Hi everyone!

I am beyond excited to be running my first ever marathon! Throughout my four years at the University of Vermont, I've discovered a true joy in running, and what better way to challenge myself than by tackling 26.2 miles? (Wow, that sounds long!)

Even more meaningful than the race itself is the cause I'm running for. Opportunity Knocks (OK) is a nonprofit in my community that works with individuals living with intellectual and developmental differences. I had the privilege of volunteering with OK during high school; it’s truly an incredible organization. I’d love your support as I fundraise, train, and take on this challenge on behalf of the OK Warriors. Whether it's a words of encouragement, donations, or cheering from the sidelines, I appreciate every bit of it! Can't wait to cross that finish line in Chicago!