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Help Christopher raise money

For participating in 2023 DICK'S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon Weekend

My Story…

This is my 3rd year coaching the Urban Impact Foundation Charity Running Team and am proud that this organization that is a faith-based nonprofit focused on the holistic (academic, spiritual, physical, and social) development of at-risk youth on Pittsburgh's North Side. Staff and volunteers invest in the lives of children, youth, and their families to develop responsible followers of Christ who will, in turn, make a local and global impact for Christ. I have seen the impact that it has had and feel that Urban Impact keeps the 'Dream' alive in these children to succeed in many areas of life. These kids are now the drivers and Urban Impact has opened the gates to this wonderful road of life that exists for us all in America and Pittsburgh. 

The partnership with P3R (the Pittsburgh Marathon organization) 

Keeping Pittsburgh Running and Moving | P3R  

has done a great job in promoting the concept of Running for a Reason, I have always believed in this philosophy and am honored to partner with them to promote this philosophy about running and how it can impact our lives in a positive way, if you know me, i personify this as it literally changed my life back in 1979.

I decided this year to run and raise money for the Pittsburgh 5k on Saturday and then on Sunday will run the half marathon course helping some of the runners I have been coaching for the past 4 months. 

I know that this is a bit late, but I am asking for your continued support that you have shown me in the past 35 years of charity fundraising. Help me support our team as we have the goal of raising the most money in the Pittsburgh Marathon Charity Program this year (presently we are in 1st) and last year we finished 2nd. I know that I always go to the competition aspect but that's my DNA, and I appreciate you out there that will donate to reinforce it or will donate in spite of! God Bless you all! For more information-

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Donate to help Christopher raise money for 2023 DICK'S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon Weekend’s fundraising campaign.


Recent donors

Donation date Donor name Donation amount
Apr 20 Lori Defilippi and Joe Edelstein Congratulations on you HOF induction, Chris! Well deserved! $100.00
Apr 20 The Hewitts So proud to assist you as you have certainly accomplished so much on your marathon journey and helped so many others! Proud to know you! $373.60
Apr 19 Pam Congratulations on hall of fame Chris! Nice bio….you are so inspiring! Bless you, Pam Undisclosed amount
Apr 19 Bob Alberico Congratulations on the Pittsburgh Marathon Hall of Fame induction. A well deserved recognition of all of your achievements!! $54.10
Apr 18 Anonymous Congratulation Chris! $267.10
Apr 18 Andy Wisniewski Congrats Chris on the Hall of Fame ! $107.35
Apr 18 Amy Hutchison Love ya Chris! Thank you for all you do for so many people. You are such an inspiration. $27.48
Apr 18 Sarah Woodings Congratulations Chris on your well deserved Pgh Marathon Hall of Fame induction. A well deserved honor! You continue to help many in need! Undisclosed amount
Apr 17 Lou D’Angelo Chris, you are so deserving of this honor. HOF2023. Congratulations! $267.10
Apr 17 Darren Catanzaro $27.48