9th Annual Summer Smith 5k Addiction Awareness Memorial Run

🏃‍♂️ Run the Race...Stop the Stigma!

Summer Smith was a loving mother of three boys who lost her 12-year battle with addiction on January 9th, 2015. Summer's mom Kristin has established this race in her memory. Summer desired to live a life in recovery and fought hard to overcome the disease of addiction.

📅 Event Details

• Date: May 3rd, 2025
• Location: Guilderland High School, Guilderland Center, NY
• Start Time: 10 AM
• Preceding Ceremony: Memory Ceremony at 9:00 AM

🎉 Who Can Participate

• Participants: Runners and walkers welcome
• Family Friendly: Child/stroller friendly
• Pet Friendly: Dog friendly event
• Memory Ceremony: Honoring loved ones lost

💰 Proceeds and Purpose

• ZSL Tapestry of Love: 501c3 not-for-profit in honor of Summer Leigh Smith and Zachary Morrissey
• Mission: Reduce stigma surrounding substance use disorder through education, awareness and prevention activities
• Scholarship: $750 in Summer's memory for a senior at Guilderland High School
• Dawn Viti Memorial Rescue Dog Donation: $1000 for dogs with special needs or rescue organizations

💖 Our Mission

Our goal for the Summer Smith 5k Addiction Awareness Memorial Run is to bring attention to the current epidemic of the disease of addiction that is sweeping the country and killing our children. We wish to reduce the stigma associated with this disease and to provide education and awareness regarding addiction while sharing the hope of recovery. If one person is saved, or one conversation is started between a parent and a child, then our goal will have been reached. We look forward to seeing you there!

🔗 More Information

For more details and registration, please visit: Summer Smith 5k Addiction Awareness Memorial Run.