The 5th Annual Mesothelioma Race for Justice 5K Raises Over $17,000
The 5th Annual Mesothelioma Race for Justice 5K was a hybrid in-person and virtual race for a great cause. Virtual racers from around the world have the month of September to run or walk the race, while in-person participants gathered at Shelter A & B of the Lake County Forest Preserve in Vernon Hills, Illinois. […]
MRFJ 5K 2021 Medals Unveiled
We are proud to present the brand new shirt and medal designs for the fourth annual Mesothelioma Race for Justice 5K! “With this being our second year hosting the race virtually, we wanted this year’s medals to be reminiscent of the 2020s while still bringing something new to the design,” says Madelynne Drescher, public relations […]
Second Annual MRFJ 5K Raises Over $15,000 for Mesothelioma Research and Treatment Options
The second annual Mesothelioma Race for Justice 5K was a huge success this year with more participants, raffle prizes, vendors, and money raised! The race was held at the beautiful Half Day Forest Preserve in Vernon Hills on Saturday, September 21st. Heather Von St. James was this year’s guest speaker, a 14-year survivor of mesothelioma […]
From the Race Director: Mesothelioma Race for Justice 2018
It started out as most things do, with an idea to raise money for a charity that is near and dear to Vogelzang Law, the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation. I never expected just how much it would take to plan a 5K. I have run lots of races throughout the Chicagoland area and the northern […]
First Annual Mesothelioma Race for Justice 5K Raises Over $6,300 for Cancer Research
The first annual Mesothelioma Race for Justice 5K was a great success with over 100 participants including runners, walkers, supporters, and volunteers joining the fight for a cure. On Saturday, September 22, families and friends gathered at the Lake County Forest Preserve Half Day location for fun and philanthropy. Together, participants and sponsors raised over […]
September 5K Race to Benefit Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation
Vogelzang Law’s first annual Mesothelioma Race for Justice 5K kicks off on September 22 at the Lake County Forest Preserve Half Day in Vernon Hills. The race will benefit the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation, the nation’s leading mesothelioma non-profit charity organization dedicated to funding mesothelioma research in the United States. Mesothelioma is a rare and […]
Meet Mirela Stefanescu: Race Director of the First Annual Mesothelioma Race for Justice 5K
This fall, Vogelzang Law will present the first annual Mesothelioma Race for Justice 5k. Proceeds from the 2018 race will benefit the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation (MARF). We spoke with Race Director Mirela Stefanescu of Vogelzang Law about the upcoming race and her motivation. What brought you to Vogelzang Law and what attracted you […]
First Ever Mesothelioma Race For Justice in Illinois
Chicago, IL (April 2, 2018) – Vogelzang Law, a Chicago-based personal injury law firm dedicated to representing victims of mesothelioma throughout the US, will host its first Annual Mesothelioma Race for Justice on September 22, 2018, in tribute to National Mesothelioma Awareness Day. The 5K race will be held at the Lake County Forest Preserve […]