Christian Griffith
Christian Griffith (born August 14 1970)[1] is an endurance athlete and communications strategist. A survivor of child abuse, he has worked with child abuse prevention organizations in an effort to raise awareness and raise funds.[2] In March 2018, in partnership with the non-profit organization Help For Children (HFC), Griffith started Run2Heal[2], a transcontinental run across the United States. His goal is to raise $1 million for Help For Children.[2]
Personal Life[edit]
Griffith was sexually abused as a young teen, a secret he kept for 30 years.[3] In early 2016, Griffith shared his story with a friend and started to address the issue.[4] He began therapy treatment and found that speaking to others about what happened to him was an effective approach. He has since encouraged other victims to do the same.[3]
Griffith also found relief by participating in extreme sports,[5] including ultra-marathons and obstacle races and has used his athletic ability in efforts to raise money for and awareness of child abuse.
On March 23, 2018, longtime girlfriend Lindsay Luna gave birth to their first child, Kai Marley Griffith.[6]
Athletic Life[edit]
As an ultra-endurance athlete, Griffith has participated in several marathon and ultra marathon races,[7] and obstacle course races including Spartan Beast[8]. He has appeared in several endurance-themed television programs, including American Ninja Warrior on NBC[5] and The Selection: Special Operations Experiment on the History Channel[9].
Professional Life[edit]
Griffith is an American marketing professional, with a background in marketing, advertising, branding and digital media. He is the founder of Live for a Living[7], a digital communications company. Griffith previously served as Senior Vice President of Marketing for Freebairn & Company[10], a 30-year old marketing, advertising & communications company in Atlanta, Georgia.
Philanthropy[edit]
Griffith began his partnership with the non-profit group Help For Children in 2017.[11]In March 2018, Griffith started Run2Heal[2], a transcontinental run across the United States. His goal is to raise $1 million for Help For Children.[2]
Education[edit]
Griffith attended the University of South Carolina,[12] attending campuses both in Hilton Head and Myrtle Beach, and completing his degree at the University’s satellite campus: Coastal Carolina University. He attended Myrtle Beach High School.[7]
External links[edit]
- Personal Webpage
- Run2Heal/HFC Webpage
- Facebook page
- Athlinks profile
- Obstacle Racing Media
- American Ninja Warrior
- The Selection: Special Operations Experiment
- The Divergent Series: Insurgent
References[edit]
- ↑ "Christian Griffith, V12 at Age 41". Climbing Magazine. Retrieved 2018-06-26.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 "Man Who Overcame Childhood Sexual Abuse Runs 3,000 Miles Across the U.S. to Help Other Victims". PEOPLE.com. Retrieved 2018-06-19.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Man runs 3,000 miles to raise money for child abuse prevention". Des Moines Register. Retrieved 2018-06-19.
- ↑ Writer, NATALIE EASTWOOD Herald Staff. "On a long run to recovery: Christian Griffith's 3,000-mile journey is for him and other abuse victims". The Herald. Retrieved 2018-06-19.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Writer, KELLEY SMITH - Staff. "Runner raises awareness for child abuse". TheNewsDispatch.com. Retrieved 2018-06-19.
- ↑ "Abuse survivor pauses 3,000-mile fundraising run for birth of first child". BNQT. 2018-03-26. Retrieved 2018-06-26.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 Gillis, Michele. "Live for a Living helps athletes challenge themselves". The Florida Times. Retrieved 2018-06-19.
- ↑ "Local Fitness Junkie Wins History Channel TV Competition - Void Magazine | Jacksonville Florida | North Florida Culture". voidlive.com. Retrieved 2018-06-19.
- ↑ "No. 11: Christian Griffith - The Selection: Special Operations Experiment Cast | HISTORY". HISTORY. Retrieved 2018-06-19.
- ↑ "Christian Griffith - Freebairn & Company". Freebairn & Company. Retrieved 2018-06-26.
- ↑ Beecher, Ben. "HFC". www.hfc.org. Retrieved 2018-06-29.
- ↑ "Christian Griffith was compelled to help prevent and treat child abuse, so he went for a run. - Void Magazine | Jacksonville Florida | North Florida Culture". voidlive.com. Retrieved 2018-06-26.
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