Last Sunday, we participated in the 2024 Run of Hope at Seward Park, benefiting pediatric cancer research at Seattle Children’s Hospital. As followers of this blog know, Ken found this event back in 2019 and deeply connected with it’s goal and hope for the future. It feels good to continue that tradition, especially now that Sidney is a full-fledged runner herself. But last Sunday was a perfect morning in Seattle. Not too hot, sunny/overcast and not bad traffic to get to SE Seattle. Since this was our second in-person event, we knew a bit more of where to park, where to stand, where the port-a-potties were located.
Through generous friends and family and the match we promised, we raised over $4,500 this year! Thank you 🎉 to everyone who donated and encouraged us. We really appreciate it! Sidney is now in her second year of club cross country and high school year-round ultimate, so the training shows.
She finished third in her age division and even got a medal! Great job on your run Sidney! So proud of you! 9:06/mi pace for a total time of 28:17
Calvin and I walked the 3K and he ended up finishing first in his age division for walking. (Unfortunately there’s no medals for that.) But one thing someone should get a medal for, is who has grown the most in this family in the last year…
The side-by-side pics were taken a year apart at this exact event.