9th Annual Summer Smith 5k Addiction Awareness Memorial Run

🏃‍♀️ Race Overview

Run the Race...Stop the Stigma!

🕊️ About Summer Smith

• Memory: Summer Smith was a loving mother of three boys who lost her 12-year battle with addiction on January 9th, 2015.
• Established By: Summer's mom Kristin has established this race in her memory.
• Desire for Recovery: 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 in Guilderland Center, New York
• Start Time: 10 am: Memory Ceremony at 9:00 am
• Participants: Runners and walkers are welcome: event is child/stroller and dog friendly

💖 Proceeds and Impact

• ZSL Tapestry of Love: Proceeds will support the creation of this 501c3 non-profit in honor of Summer Leigh Smith and Zachary Morrissey.
• Mission: Reducing stigma surrounding substance use disorder through education, awareness, and prevention activities.
• Scholarship: A $750 Scholarship in Summer's memory will be awarded to a selected senior at Guilderland High School pursuing a career in human or health services.
• Rescue Donation: $1000 Donation in memory of Dawn Viti to assist a dog with special needs or a dog rescue organization.

🎯 Our Goal

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, visit the race page: Summer Smith 5k Addiction Awareness Memorial Run.