Our family misses Shane more than our words can possibly convey. If you have joined us before, you know that our Team shirts say "ATTITUDE - You Never Know What You Are Training For."

We show up every year to honor our son, brother, family member and friend, the incomparable, Shane O'Donoghue. It is such a small way to recognize the courage and fight he showed throughout his years (2001-2015) of battling melanoma. Most importantly, we participate each year to support the melanoma warriors, their families and the researchers doing the invaluable and at times, exhausting work of searching for better treatments and ultimately, a cure for melanoma patients. Shane consistently wanted to raise awareness to prevent others from experiencing late-stage melanoma. Not a day went by that we didn't wish and pray for a cure to end his disease.  

We want to be a part of progress on both of these fronts to honor Shane and his incredible legacy.  

Thank you for your interest in supporting Shane's dream for a cure. To join our team, click on the button that says "JOIN TEAM" or if you are unable to join us but would like to support our endeavor to raise funds, click on the "Donate Now" button. Anyone that joins the team will receive an SPF shirt the day of the walk. 

Hope to see you Sunday, July 19th, 2026 at Diversey Harbor in Chicago.  With love and gratitude, Eileen and family. 

This will be the 10th and final 5k for “TEAM Shanespiration.”