My Story…
I was introduced to The Crim Festival of Races at five years old when I took home the 11th place medal in the Teddy Bear Trot. My father played a key role in this introduction as he was an avid participant in the 10-Mile Run on behalf of his local union. I took a 25 year hiatus from running after the Teddy Bear Trot since running just wasn’t my thing. In 2015 I made the decision to move back to Flint and do my part in giving back to my hometown. Three years after returning home I was presented the unique opportunity to join the Board of Directors for the Crim Fitness Foundation. It was in this capacity that not only was I re-introduced to Crim and the phenomenal work this organization is doing in the Flint community, but I developed a true love for running.
In 2020 my father who introduced me to running passed away. Honoring his running legacy became my WHY for running. Inspiring others to lead an active and healthy lifestyle is my other WHY. I’ll be the first person to tell you that running The Crim is one of the most rewarding experiences. With that being said, I realize that not everyone is a runner. Walking in The Crim is equally just as rewarding. No matter the method, crossing the finish line of The Crim is a major accomplishment.
Please help me reach my finish line by making a donation to support the transformational work that The Crim Fitness Foundation is doing to improve health outcomes in the City of Flint and Genesee County.
Description
Please consider helping me raise funds to support the mission of the Crim Fitness Foundation. The Crim is serving nearly 40,000 Flint and Genesee County resident's health and wellness needs through a variety of programs including the Flint Community Education Initiative and Community-Wide Youth Sports; the Flint Mindful Cities Initiative; Nutrition Education and Food Access Work; and, of course, the HAP Crim Festival of Races and CrimFit Training Program!
For more information on the Crim, see our latest impact report here.
Recent donors
| Donation date | Donor name | Donation amount |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 17 | Craig & Lennetta Coney | $52.48 |
| Aug 11 | The Bradleys | $20.99 |
| Aug 03 | Justine | Undisclosed amount |
| Jul 11 | Ashley Burns | $49.33 |
| Jul 11 | Office Twin | $52.48 |
| Jul 10 | Brian Suggs | Undisclosed amount |
| Jul 10 | Jake Ananich | $52.48 |
| Jul 10 | Brian & Gabrielle Carpenter | $49.33 |
| Jul 09 | Anonymous | $52.48 |
| Jul 09 | Nick Reaves “No Rim Training & Fitness” | $49.33 |
