Blue Jean Bash
Thursday, September 22, 2022
John S. Knight Center
6:00 P.M. Doors Open
Honorary Chairs
Daniel Horrigan
City of Akron Mayor
Ilene Shapiro
Summit County Executive
Dr. Nilesh Shah
Summa Health Sports Medicine
Special Musical Guest
Put on your blue jeans and join us as we kick off race weekend and celebrate 20 years along the Blue Line. This fundraising event will feature:
- Food stations
- Open bar
- Live auction
- Live entertainment by The Vindys
- Running celebrities including Ali Feller, Meb Keflezighi, Bill Rodgers & Kathrine Switzer
- A walk down the 20-year history of the Blue Line
- Interactive displays
- Photo opportunities
- Early access to Packet Pickup!
A night not to be missed! Through your generosity you can help us reach the finish line towards our $400,000 fundraising goal.
Thank You Sponsors!
Presenting Sponsor
The Marks Family
Champion Sponsor
The Trehan Family
Podium Sponsors
Burton D. Morgan Foundation
Ernst & Young
Elite Sponsors
Family of H. Peter Burg
Bill & Anne Lowery
Thomas & Lisa Mandel Family Foundation
The Marchetta Family
Harvey & Kim Nelson
Roger & Sally Read
Tara Scott Charitable Fund
Bret & Diane Treier
John Wilson & Pat Pacenta
Pacer Sponsors
Acme Fresh Markets
Akron Children’s Hospital
Akron Energy Systems
Brad & Magita Willen
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
Mark & Pam Goldfarb
John S. Knight Center
Jones Group Interiors
Bob & Leslie Littman
State and Federal Communications, Inc.
SweatID
Towpath Distillery
The University of Akron
Blue Line Sponsors
Ace Mitchell Bowler’s Mart
Akron Community Foundation
Alttran
Jerry & Anne Bitong
Buckeye Corrugated, Inc.
Buckingham, Doolittle, & Burroughs
Mike & Terri Bullock
KB BioEnergy, Inc.
Rick & Jackie Merolla
The Mockbee Family Foundation
Ernie & Mary Kay Pouttu
Proforma
Oriana House, Inc.
Time To Spare, LLC
Verderico CPAs Inc