Welcome to the Mendota High School Relay for Charity Webpage
Seven years ago members of the Mendota High School Cross Country team had an idea. They wanted to test themselves by passing a baton around a track for a 24 hour period. Just to see how far they could go. With further discussion they decided they would like their efforts to benefit a cause by adding fundraising and creating exposure. That inaugural run led us to a family with a boy struggling with Batten Disease. A rare neurological disorder, Batten attacks the central nervous system gradually taking away one's vision, mobility, and life. While only 500 to 1,000 children in the United States have the disease, the family of Chuck Montavon of nearby Compton, IL was facing the devastating reality of their son Jeff's diagnosis.
That first year, Mendota harriers and the Montavons, along with their family and friends, raised $2000 for research on Batten Disease. Each year since, the donations and participation has grown. To date our relay has generated over $40,000 to the Batten Disease Support and Research Association (BDSRA) with all funds directed to research.
Our 8th Annual Relay for Charity begins at noon on June 12 and continues until noon on June 13. We typically have over 50 runners participate, another couple dozen walk with a baton, and cover over 500 miles.
Please consider supporting our effort by either
mailing a check for "BDSRA" to
Mendota High School
ATTN: 24 Hour Relay
2300 W Main Street
Mendota, IL 61342
(Checks are preferred form of payment since there are no processing fees.)
OR you may also donate with your credit card (or Paypal account) through "Paypal" by doing the following steps:
1) Link to the "BDSRA" website by clicking the following: BDSRA
2) In the top right corner of the BDSRA website click on the button to "Donate on Paypal".
3) At the Paypal page, you must fill in the "Donation Amount" and then click the "UPDATE TOTAL" button beneath it (darker blue button).
4) After your transaction is complete please send us an e-mail ([email protected]) with your name and donation amount. This will help us keep tabs on the progress of our event AND offset any processing fees, as one of our supporters has agreed to pay for all costs to provide this online collection service.
On behalf of the family of Chuck Montavon and the athletes of Mendota High School, thank you for your support.
That first year, Mendota harriers and the Montavons, along with their family and friends, raised $2000 for research on Batten Disease. Each year since, the donations and participation has grown. To date our relay has generated over $40,000 to the Batten Disease Support and Research Association (BDSRA) with all funds directed to research.
Our 8th Annual Relay for Charity begins at noon on June 12 and continues until noon on June 13. We typically have over 50 runners participate, another couple dozen walk with a baton, and cover over 500 miles.
Please consider supporting our effort by either
mailing a check for "BDSRA" to
Mendota High School
ATTN: 24 Hour Relay
2300 W Main Street
Mendota, IL 61342
(Checks are preferred form of payment since there are no processing fees.)
OR you may also donate with your credit card (or Paypal account) through "Paypal" by doing the following steps:
1) Link to the "BDSRA" website by clicking the following: BDSRA
2) In the top right corner of the BDSRA website click on the button to "Donate on Paypal".
3) At the Paypal page, you must fill in the "Donation Amount" and then click the "UPDATE TOTAL" button beneath it (darker blue button).
4) After your transaction is complete please send us an e-mail ([email protected]) with your name and donation amount. This will help us keep tabs on the progress of our event AND offset any processing fees, as one of our supporters has agreed to pay for all costs to provide this online collection service.
On behalf of the family of Chuck Montavon and the athletes of Mendota High School, thank you for your support.
