Comer Kids' Classic FAQ

• Who benefits from this event?
• What is the background of this event?
• How do I become a sponsor?
• How do I register?
• How do I volunteer?

Q. Who benefits from this event?
A. The money raised from this event will go to support various programs at the University of Chicago Comer Children's Hospital. In past years, proceeds from the Comer Kids' Classic has helped support brain tumor and newborn safety research projects, as well as the University of Chicago Childhood Cancer Survivors' Center.

Q. What is the background of this event?
A. The Comer Kids' Classic is part of a long-term commitment made by a grateful patient family, the Mohans, to raise funds and awareness for the University of Chicago Hospitals.

Jimmy Mohan was 4 years old when he was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer called rhabdomyosarcoma. The Mohan family brought Jimmy to the University of Chicago Children’s Hospital. A CT scan showed that a tumor was located near Jimmy’s ear and adjacent to his brain. It also had metastasized to one lung.

After a yearlong battle that involved chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery, Jimmy was declared the winner. He's now a healthy and cancer-free 11-year-old who keeps active by playing soccer, baseball, and karate.

Q. How do I become a sponsor?
A. For marketing and sponsorship opportunities, please contact Shana Melanson at smelanso@mcdmail.uchicago.edu or (773) 702-7055. Read more about our sponsorship levels and download a sponsorship form.

Q. How do I register?
A. You can register online or you can register the day of the event. A link to the online registration form will be posted in the future.

Q. How do I volunteer?
A. We'll need lots of help on race day--registering participants, passing out food and drink, and more! To volunteer, please contact Dawn Brown at Dawn.Brown@uchospitals.edu.