- December 8, 2025
Runners gather at the heart of City Center to begin running for a good cause.
Thumper says a prayer before the race starts.
Chrissy Markoff, founder, hugs Kelly Frasca.
Chrissy Markoff and Postal hug after Thumper said a prayer.
Nichole Bonanza, Natasha Bowl, Chrissy Markoff, Kelly Frasca, Amy Williams, Stacy Trombetta pose after receiving their awards
Back: Java, Cheech, Thumper, Hawkeye, Big Tex, Postal, Bouncer. Front: Auntie and Shutter. Not Pictured: Limelight
Chrissy Markoff hugs Amy Williams.
Giovanni pointing to an outline of his hand he drew on a poster advocating against child abuse.
Big Tex, Hawkeye, and Thumper pose adjacent to the race course cheering on the runners.
Participants are excited to be finishing their second lap.
A crowd of runners complete their third lap of the race.
Two participants wave to their friends on the sidelines.
Christian Maxon breaks through the "ribbon" and wins first place. He continued on to finish a 15k race.
A family of three happily walk around the lake at City Center, while advocating for a good cause.
Christian Maxon completes lap 4 out of 7 in the race. He is currently the front runner.
Hawkeye high fives a young girl after she completed the race.
Hawkeye high fives Braden Murray as he crosses the finish line.
Boy Scout Thomas Priggee high fives a young girl after she finishes the race.
Postal, Big Tex, and Hawkeye pose on the sidelines while cheering on the runners.
All 60 volunteers and participants post in front of two motorcycles after the race is completed.
In the early morning of Sunday, April 29, 64 runners and volunteers helped raise awareness to stop child abuse, at the Walk to End Child Abuse. The event raised $500. Supporting organizations included the Our Children First Foundation, which has a goal to inform, educate and empower. Another group was Riders for Children, a family of bikers who are dedicated to children and families affected by child abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
Each participant of the 5k completed seven laps around the lake at City Center and was given a pin-on ribbon saying "Stop Child Abuse."
