My name is Javier Hernandez and I was born and raised in Miami, Florida.  I moved to the Midwest (Western Suburbs of Chicago) when I was in high school and ever since then I have been running competitively and it has always been a goal of mine to run a marathon.  Now, four years removed from graduating college (and a few extra pounds) I have decided to run in this year's Chicago Marathon.  I thought what better way then to run my first marathon with a charity which helps mothers and their children who are less fortunate in Mexico.  I will do my best to raise money for Casa de los Angeles and represent the charity at this year's Chicago Marathon.  Any amount helps which might not seem like a lot but ends up going a long way to those mothers who are working hard in the markets in Mexico and can have safe place for their children to stay.