This post was contributed by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own.

Sports

Local Businesses To Fundraise for Parkton Olympian

Suzanne Stettinus qualified for the modern pentathlon at the 2012 Olympics.

Two area businesses are hosting fundraisers for a local Olympian.

Parkton resident , 24, is competing in the modern pentathlon, a daylong event that includes fencing, shooting, horse back riding, running and swimming.

Starting at 6 p.m. Friday, in Cockeysville will hold a 90-minute Olympic Spin and Yoga session, followed by a 30-minute post race strech. All money raised—Insync is asking for $50 donations—will go towards Stettinus' contribution campaign.

Find out what's happening in Hunt Valley-Cockeysvillewith free, real-time updates from Patch.

"To be good in all these sports takes a rare individual," said , an InSync instructor and one of Stettinus' coaches.

Interested participants can register for the class on Insync's website. Refreshments will be provided by the and prizes include $50 gift cards to , Yasou Greek restaurant and Athleta.

Find out what's happening in Hunt Valley-Cockeysvillewith free, real-time updates from Patch.

On June 24, in Monkton is hosting a toga party to fundraise for Stettinus' trip to the London Olympics, according to a newsletter. The party will feature a raffle, cash bar, dancing and live music.

Tickets are $20 in advance through Stettinus' website or $30 at the door.

We’ve removed the ability to reply as we work to make improvements. Learn more here

The views expressed in this post are the author's own. Want to post on Patch?

More from Hunt Valley-Cockeysville