06/18/2025
Another Amazing year in the books! This time it is extra special as we return to growth with our flagship event the Annual Brain Tumor Awareness 5K Fun Run/Walk! The 2025 “RUN THE RIDGE” hosted over 103 registered participants. The event included health & business vendors, prizes, team awards plus SURVIVORS & IN MEMORY ceremonies.
Special THANKS to Joseph Thompson Jr survivor & designer of our beautiful shirts. We owe so much to our Survivors who also lead our Gray Matters Teams that raised over $6000 and counting for students, patients & thier families. Ten percent of those profits will benefit The National Brain Tumor Society for their research & advocacy efforts.
We would like to thank our Board of Directors both individual & Group Volunteers of 40 Plus Double Dutch & Technique Gems. Thanks to our in-person vendors OSF Little Company of Mary Medical Center Will Aesthetics McCloud Million Dollar Moments. Legacy Sponsor 94 Nissan of South Holland, Athletex Sports & Orthopedic Physical Therapy new supporter and in-kind donors Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, University of Chicago Ingalls & Chick-fil-A Chicago Ridge. Special acknowledgment to our in-person business vendors Kreative Sweetz & Beautiful Bling All Day, Will Aesthetics McCloud of Million Dollar Moments Photography, Party Movers DJ entertainment & Photography.
CONGRATS to our TOP FINISHERS:
Isaih Matthews
Rob Linninger
Carly Condon
Hunter Jackson
Hugh Condon
Charles Bryant
Fiona Connely
FINISHER RESULTS 👇🏽👇🏽
https://www.arrowliveresults.com/RuntheRidgeMaryESmithAnnualBrainTumorAwareness5KEvent
The pictures are still loading but attached are a few highlights from our event. Check back next week & access the below links for additional picture updates.
PHOTOS Party Movers 👇🏽
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1mcO94Gm5FrM2RKIoORzqUo5-n-f0vgYR
PHOTOBOOTH Million Dollar Moments👇🏽
https://www.lelandjason.com/Walk
STILL WANT TO HELP DONATE 👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽
https://maryesmithfoundation.org/donation-form/
