Chris Mang Memorial Charity Fun Run/Walk

🏃‍♂️ Event Overview

• Date: May 17, 2025
• Location: 2886-3042 Martin Rd, Mount Vernon, WA
• Participants: Open to all, including runners and walkers
• URL: Chris Mang Memorial Charity Fun Run/Walk

❤️ Remembering Chris Mang

• Background: This is a charity run/walk held in memory of Christopher Mang who passed away in May of 2018.
• Involvement: Chris was a longtime participant in the Skagit County Special Olympics Program and more recently volunteered at a number of Northwest Endurance Events running events.
• Personality: Known for his big personality, Chris was driven by a love for the many people in his life and a passion for helping others – He was a friend to everyone he met.
• Interests: He loved music and movie trivia and enjoyed karaoke with friends.

🎁 Charitable Purpose

• Partnership: The Mang/Glesne family and the Skagit Valley Family YMCA have partnered to establish the Christopher Mang Memorial Fund.
• Fund Use: Registration fees from the event will be donated to Chris’ Memorial Fund which supports recreational programming and equipment to benefit under-served youth and families, as well as those with special needs in the Skagit Valley.
• Inspiration: In the spirit of one of his favorite songs by the Beatles, we hope you will consider a gift to the fund as an expression of love for others in our community.
• Quote: “All you need is love.”