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

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 Saturday, May 17, 2025 at the Skagit Valley Playfields in Mount Vernon. 
The celebratory 5k and 1 mile fun run and walk is open to people of all ages and abilities. Day-of registration opens at 9:00am and the run/walk starts at 10:00am. Pre-registration is $20/person and day-of registration is $25. All funds will support the Chris Mang Memorial Fund. 
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 Skagit County Special Olympics programs, the Oasis Youth Shelter, the Sedro-Woolley Rec Center, and funds scholarships for youth. 
“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 Skagit Y and one of the organizers of the event. “We invite the community to run, walk, and celebrate in his memory this year!” 
To learn more about the event and to pre-register, visit this page.