Marla’s 5k Truffula Shuffula is a race commemorating the life of Marla Fitzgerald with all the proceeds being donated to the Golden Apple Foundation of Illinois. Our goal is to raise money to help students in need, provide grants to students who wish to become teachers, and reward outstanding teachers with the Annual Golden Apple Award. Marla was a lifelong resident of Lombard and a special education teacher for over 16 years. Marla passed away suddenly in 2013, leaving behind a son, husband, family, countless friends, and many, many students.