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Funding Research.
Finding Hope.

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Our Mission

The Mesothelioma Race for Justice (MRFJ) 5K was founded as an integral piece of Vogelzang Law’s large-scale commitment to fueling cancer research.

What initially started off as a one-time summer event has since been transformed into an annual occurrence as a direct result of overwhelming support from the mesothelioma community. Our team at Vogelzang Law has been so inspired and appreciative of all of our participants, sponsors, and volunteers; we intend to continue to draw awareness to the unique and difficult circumstances of those affected by mesothelioma. 

The in-person race has concluded, but there is still time to join the virtual race!

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2023 MRFJ 5K

This year’s race will be hosted in-person and virtually so that all of our participants from across the country and the globe can join us!  The in-person race will take place on Saturday, September 2nd, 2023, at Shelter A of the Lake County Forest Preserve Half Day Location in Vernon Hills, IL. Virtual participants have September 1st through September 26, 2023 (Mesothelioma Awareness Day) to complete their remote race.

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2023 Sponsors

Title Sponsor
Platinum Sponsor
Paszkiewicz Litigation Services
Gold Sponsors
Liuna
local 11 roofers
painters union 14
Silver Sponsors
bricklayers union
local 701
iuoe 150
will and grundy
pohlman
retiree first
elevator union logo
sheet metal workers SMWIA
insulators local 1
Bronze Sponsors
IBEW Local 150
lake country building trades
dupage building trades
local 17
north central labor
fox valley building logo
Legacy professionals LLP
carpenters local 1185
chicago local 281 sprinkler fitters
united steelworkers
mchenry
DJ Sponsor
wed start
Event Signage/Video Sponsor
breaker press
innova digital
In-Kind & Raffle Prize Donors
chicago wolves
chipotle
Revolution Brewing
chicago white sox
flight club
raising canes
chicago architecture center
hinckley wprings
lifeway
trader joes
monica's waxing therapy
monster energy
schaumburg boomers logo
portillos
peace beauty bar
abt electronics
CORC YOGA
kane county cougars
loyola university wolves
Vendors
monica's waxing therapy
cancer wellness
MESO FOUNDATION
GILDA'S CLUB OF CHICAGO
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Benefiting Charity

MESO FOUNDATION

The Meso Foundation is the nation’s leading mesothelioma non-profit charity organization dedicated to funding mesothelioma research in the United States. As the only 501(c)3 non-profit charity organization focused on funding mesothelioma research and finding a cure, the Meso Foundation provides life-changing support to families across the United States. The foundation’s research grant program funds crucial new studies that lead to the development of improved treatment methods and educational tools provided by the group help shepherd families through the difficult fight against mesothelioma.

Vogelzang Law is proud to partner with the Meso Foundation in its mission to build a better future for individuals and families affected by mesothelioma. Funds raised at the Mesothelioma Race for Justice go directly to the Meso Foundation’s crucial efforts toward curing this disease. Together, we can help countless families find hope in the fight for a cure.

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In 2022, we raised over $16,450 for
the Meso Foundation!

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2022 Sponsors

Title Sponsor
Platinum Sponsor
Paszkiewicz Litigation Services
Gold Sponsors
Liuna
painters union 14
Silver Sponsors
will and grundy
local 701
roofers 11
labor first
cement masons
equitable advisors
Bronze Sponsors
lake country building trades
mchenry
IBEW Local 150
mid america carpenters
fox valley building logo
illinois port council logo
Cash Donations
carpenters local 1185
john grande logo
DJ Sponsor
wed start
In-Kind & Raffle Prize Donors
chicago architecture center
chicago wolves
chipotle
hinckley wprings
kotarinos
lifeway
loyola university wolves
monica's waxing therapy
monster energy
portillos
potbelly
waterway
cvs
chicago bears
starbucks
chicago white sox
cancer wellness
taylor rehab
trader joes
koval
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In 2021, we raised over $12,370 for
the Meso Foundation!