Here we are in August now. Yesterday was Calvin’s birthday and last week on 7/26 would have been Ken’s 53rd birthday. Time marches on and as we move forward I’ve been thinking a lot about how to make it count. Ken was twice able to combine his love of running with his desire to help kids with brain cancer by leading Team Ken in the Run of Hope 5k.
So we’re going to do it again.
I just signed up Team Ken for the Run of Hope on Sunday, September 26th. I know they are doing a virtual 5k (and *maybe* will do a gathered event, though with Delta variant the prospect of that grows dimmer.) With the kids, I’m definitely staying virtual.
But if you would like to join the virtual team and/or want to encourage others to sign up as a runner/walker or make a donation, that would be great! This was such an important cause to Ken and it is my honor to continue the tradition. Our goal is to raise $7500 as a team. Last year’s team did even better than that so I know we can do it!
The Run of Hope Seattle is a 5k run or walk to raise money and awareness for pediatric brain tumor research at Seattle Children’s Hospital. In recent years, Run of Hope Seattle has become the most successful grassroots fundraising event for Seattle Children’s Guild Association, sending nearly $7 million directly to research for pediatric brain tumor treatments.
Thank you.