Mark Konyndyk

2022 Run the Riverwalk

Felt like a decade since my last 5k event. This event in Lowell, MI supported a community of widows and orphans in Swaziland, Africa. The funds will provide assistance for food, school fees and building projects. The event and results allowed me time to have a fun morning with my wife and just enjoy seeing peopleContinue reading “2022 Run the Riverwalk”

2021 Summer Scamper

Lucille Packard Children’s hospital gives back to the community each year. I am participating for my 5th year in the Summer Scamper! This event is a way to give back to kids who are in need of life changing events. It is amazing to see former kids come back and share what this event hasContinue reading “2021 Summer Scamper”

2021 Grand Fondo Grand Rapids

I am extremely excited that this ride is back. Not only will I get to cycle with other Michigan State Alumni, but we get to cycle with the goal of raising money to fight cancer. Join me and my wife as we cycle the Grand Fondo.

2020 Impact on Mental Health

We went through a lot in 2020 – a pandemic, restrictions, loneliness, stress, anxiety, burnout. And all of it took a toll on our mental health. While many people strive at working from home, they have historically had outlets to connect with people outside of work. Those connections came to a halt in 2020. HopeContinue reading “2020 Impact on Mental Health”

Tour de Cure

I am asking you to support me in the Tour de Cure to help fin a cure for diabetes. I joined the Tour de Cure because today alone over 4,100 people will be diagnosed and because more than 30 million adults and children in the United States are living with this terrible disease. Help TeamContinue reading “Tour de Cure”

Reeve Run & Roll virtual 5K

The Christopher Reeve foundation raised over $300K to support deliver effective treatments and advancing groundbreaking science toward cures of paralysis. And through the Reeve foundation they give millions of people hope. So whether you’re a marathoner or a first-time 5K-er, please join me in participating this year and in the future. https://give.reeve.org/mark_konyndyk If you are interestedContinue reading “Reeve Run & Roll virtual 5K”

2020 Summer Scamper

This year will be different for the for the Summer Scamper. Due to COVID-19 the race that benefits so many kids will be a virtual race. The donations continue to come in from the former and new participants. #WhyWeScamper – because it is a benefit to give back to the kids at Lucile Packard Children’sContinue reading “2020 Summer Scamper”

Gears and Cheers 2020

Its official, my wife Teresa and I will be riding a 70 miler for cancer. Each year millions of people are impacted by the cancer. Last year in the Gears and Cheers survivors and doctors participated in this event. There are so few events in Michigan this year due to COVID-19 that it will beContinue reading “Gears and Cheers 2020”

GR ONE IN FIVE

We have accepted the challenge. We are lacing up and now, we need your support. Did you know that one in five adults suffer with some form of mental illness? That’s 42.5 million people in the United States alone. This June, We’ll be participating at the One in Five Marathon Relay to benefit mental health initiatives.Continue reading “GR ONE IN FIVE”

Amway River Bank Run

My family and friends will be running 5K and 10Ks in the Amway River Bank Run with Tech Financial Analysis. This is a great event in the West Michigan area where you can select from different charities. We have selected be nice., which is the Mental Health Foundation of West Michigan. Given ~7% of theContinue reading “Amway River Bank Run”