Marla Johnson Talks Peer-to-Peer Fundraising After Hiking Mt. Kilimanjaro in support of Parks & People
After hiking Mt. Kilimanjaro and raising more than $1,000 in support of Parks & People, Marla talks about her journey to the summit and the impact of nature both locally and globally.
Marla’s love for Baltimore runs deep. She enjoys long walks and moments of pause in Patterson Park. Like so many of us, she sees our parks as more than green space. They’re places to breathe, to belong, and to build stronger, healthier communities together.
That belief recently took Marla far beyond the city limits—straight to the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro. Her climb was more than an adventure; it was a way to give back to the parks, people, and places that have shaped her. Driven by a commitment to environmental stewardship and community care, Marla turned a personal challenge into collective impact, raising support for the work that protects Baltimore’s green spaces and nurtures the neighborhoods around them.
Marla’s journey is a reminder that caring for the places we love can take many forms—and that when passion meets action, small steps (or big climbs) can help build a future where both nature and community continue to thrive.
“When you partner with a nonprofit, there's always an excitement and commitment you hold. I'm doing this for a cause; I want to do my best.”
Visit Marla’s fundraising page to learn more about what this climb represents to her.
