Skagit Valley Family YMCA Hosting 5th Annual Chris Mang Memorial Charity Fun Run & Walk

FundraisingBurlington Chamber MemberPress Release

SKAGIT COUNTY, WA – The Skagit Valley Family YMCA and Mang/Glesne family are excited to announce the Chris Mang Memorial Charity Fun Run and Walk, taking place on May 18, 2024 at the Skagit Valley Playfields in Mount Vernon. 
 
Chris Mang, who passed away in 2018, was a longtime participant in Special Olympics and was a positive force for good in the Skagit community. Known for his big personality, Chris was driven by a love for the many people in his life and had a passion for helping others – he was a friend to everyone he met. He loved music and movie trivia and enjoyed karaoke with friends. As Chris often said himself, he was a “Renaissance Man:” full of life, complexity, and a great sense of humor. 
 
“We appreciate this opportunity to partner with the Skagit Valley Family YMCA in honoring Chris’ legacy of love for children and those in need by raising funds to support programs that benefit both within the community,” shares Susan Glesne, Chris’s mom. 
 
The Chris Mang Memorial Fund supports recreational programming and helps purchase equipment to benefit underserved youth and families as well as those with special needs in the Skagit Valley. To date, the fund has supported the following: 

  • Skagit County Special Olympics (supporting costs associated facility rental fees, sports gear, social events, and celebrations),
  • The Oasis Teen Shelter (providing holiday meals and funding the creation of a “cozy corner” for teens at the shelter to utilize),
  • The Sedro-Woolley Rec Center (providing youth with access to the best clothes for their job interview or other needed clothing),
  • Collecting warm weather clothing for local youth,
  • Scholarships and financial assistance to enable children and families to participate in YMCA wellness programs
“We are honored to partner with Chris’ family and grow the impact of the Chris Mang Memorial Fund,” shares Charlotte See, Admin Coordinator at the Y and one of the organizers of the event. “We invite the community to run, walk, and celebrate in his memory this year!” 
 
The celebratory 5k and 1 mile fun run and walk is open to people of all ages and abilities. Day-of registration will start at 9:00am and the run/walk at 10:00am. Pre-registration is $20/person and day-of registration is $25. All funds will support the Chris Mang Memorial Fund. 
 
To learn more about the event and to pre-register, visit this page. 

Skagit Valley Family YMCA Hosting 5th Annual Chris Mang Memorial Charity Fun Run & Walk