Christina’s Running for Spina Bifida
Only 3 days remaining to help Christina’s Running for Spina Bifida reach her fundraising goal
$2,700.00 raised
$2,500.00 goal
A MESSAGE FROM Christina’s Running for Spina Bifida
Spina Bifida is the most common permanently disabling birth defect compatible with life in the United States. The Spina Bifida Association of New York State (SBANYS) helps support the estimated 4,000 individuals living with Spina Bifida in our state. 


SB is a neural tube defect (NTD) and are conditions of the brain, spine, and spinal cord. SB can happen anywhere along the spine if the neural tube does not close, which causes the backbone that protects the spinal cord to not form and close as it should.

There are three main types of SB which characterize the type of opening and the status of the nerves at those openings. SB occulta is the mildest form, and myelomeningocele is the most severe. 

Our son, Christian, was born with Spina Bifida Myelomeningocele and Hydrocephalus. 

Please join our team as I run for Christian and all NYS SB warriors! Your contribution helps support programs, case management, research, education, and awareness for the Spina Bifida community and we are grateful for your support!

Your gifts make a difference! Roughly - $25 = one welcome package for a new family $75 = program attendance for one consumer $150 = one week of paid employment training for a young adult living with Spina Bifida $500 = one financial scholarship for higher education or training.

Thank you for donating to help build a better and brighter future for all those impacted by Spina Bifida. 

  • Andrew Rollo made a $100.00 donation
    $100.00
  • Amy Meijer made a $25.00 donation

    To help round up your goal, congratulations on the training, hard work and running!! What you are doing is amazing, cheering for you sister queen!

    $25.00
  • Nancy Newbrander made a $75.00 donation

    So proud of you, Christina, and all the hard work you put in to supporting spina bifida services to benefit so many!

    $75.00
  • Celina Rofer made a $215.00 donation

    Christina, you are amazing!! Good luck today!

    $215.00
  • Darwin Zapata made a $25.00 donation

    Run fast ma’am, we are cheering for you.

    $25.00
  • Margarete Cassalina made a $125.00 donation

    Love you! #ColonelBeautifulBadAss

    $125.00
  • Wilson St.Pierre made a $100.00 donation

    Go crush that half marathon! All the best to you and your family. 🇺🇸

    $100.00
  • Cathy Garone made a $100.00 donation

    You got this sweetheart! May God bless you on your run and all those with Spina Bifida❤️❤️we love you

    $100.00
  • Kathy and Tony Fanitzi made a $500.00 donation

    May the wind be at your back and the sun shine on you Dave as you run for Christian and all those who love with spina bifida. we are so proud of you!

    $500.00
  • Christopher Oxendine made a $50.00 donation

    Keep doing great things Christina! best to you and the family!

    $50.00
  • Peter Kruger made a $50.00 donation

    Enjoy the half and wishing you the best!

    $50.00
  • Anne Valentino made a $75.00 donation

    To the best momma ever. Good luck in the marathon, running for such a special cause. 🏃‍♀️❤️🏃‍♀️

    $75.00
  • Team Chet made a $100.00 donation

    love you and your Cha Cha

    $100.00
  • Patricia Duff made a $30.00 donation
    $30.00
  • Anonymous made a $75.00 donation
    $75.00
  • Gerry Sarmiento made a $25.00 donation

    Such a worthy cause, Enjoy your event.

    $25.00
  • Heather Koehler made a $25.00 donation

    Wishing Christina and her beautiful son the best 💛

    $25.00
  • Deb & Pat Bishop made a $50.00 donation

    Christina, we are supporting your involvement in this worthy cause. May God bless Christian and all those affected by Spina Bifida.

    $50.00
  • Jennie Ossentjuk made a $25.00 donation

    I know you’ll kill it - enjoy the run and all the good you’re bringing!

    $25.00
  • Dave, Sharon, Colin & Lillian made a $125.00 donation

    We’re with you, Christina!

    $125.00
  • Jane Canosa made a $30.00 donation

    Good luck with the race! You are a wonderful mom to your beautiful son.

    $30.00
  • Darcy Schnack made a $50.00 donation

    Way to go, Christina!

    $50.00
  • Marc Wurzel made a $100.00 donation
    $100.00
  • James and Melissa Valdes made a $50.00 donation

    Go Christina Go! You’re an inspiration to us all. xo

    $50.00
  • Brian Maher made a $25.00 donation

    congrats Col. happy to support all of your endeavors! 🇺🇸🙌

    $25.00
  • Rovena Fanitzi made a $100.00 donation

    Cheering you on Christina as you make this Run with love, courage, and an unwavering spirit

    $100.00
  • In honor of Christina Fanitzi made a $25.00 donation

    In honor of Christina Fanitzi, a true leader, warrior-scholar, and American hero!

    $25.00
  • Savina Agunzo made a $50.00 donation
    $50.00
  • Lisa Coughlin made a $100.00 donation

    you, Christian and Andrew are Rockstars!! love you! 💚

    $100.00
  • Heather Burns made a $125.00 donation

    Go get it, girl! Love you!

    $125.00
  • Annmarie Fennicks made a $25.00 donation
    $25.00
  • Julia Duff made a $25.00 donation

    LETS GO CHRISTINA!!!

    $25.00
  • Christina Fanitzi made a $100.00 donation
    $100.00
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