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 support ground breaking research and programs led by our talented medical students and fellows. In past years, proceeds from the Comer Kids' Classic has helped support brain tumor and newborn safety research projects, as well as the correlation between obesity and sleep apnea

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 Comer Children's Hospital at the University of Chicago.

Jimmy Mohan was 4 years old when he was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer called rhabdomyosarcoma. The Mohan family brought Jimmy to Comer 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 12-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 Jodi Rosen at jrosen@mcdmail.uchicago.edu or (773) 702-6556. Read more about our sponsorship levels and download a sponsorship form.

Q. How do I register?
A. You can register online.

Q. How do I volunteer?
A. We'll need lots of help on race day--registering participants, passing out food and water, and more! To volunteer, please contact Jodi Rosen at jrosen@mcdmail.uchicago.edu.