Help Christine raise money

Thank you so much for taking the time to visit my page! 

I ran the Akron Marathon in 2023 as my first full marathon. It was one of the best experiences I have ever had. I raised donations for Grace House in Akron (go check them out!) and it made my experience even more impactful. 

This year I am taking on the Akron full again! I knew I wanted to raise donations again, but was struggling to find a charity partner I had a personal connection with. Then it came to me - why not raise money for the Summit County Metro Parks? I reached out to them and they were enthusiastic about the opportunity to sign up as a charity partner for the first time.

The Summit County Metro Parks mean so much to me and to the community. I participate in the Fall Hiking Spree every year with my boyfriend, Joe. I spend countless hours running on the towpath, hiking the trails, and photographing families making memories and enjoying the outdoors. Reading the Green Islands magazine is one of my favorite bi-monthly activities. Every family member or friend who has visited me has been taken on a trip to see the Gorge dam. To have such a robust park system is something I do not take for granted. In every season there are ways for everyone to enjoy the parks and their programming. 

Not to mention - the Akron Full runs through the Summit County Metro Parks! Starting off on the towpath by the Mustill Store, passing Memorial Parkway, popping out in the Valley and hopping onto Sand Run.

Thank you for visiting and supporting the Summit County Metro Parks and my pursuit in running my second marathon. Your support and encouragement means the world.