Our friends, Kirsten and Scott held the second annual 5K & Kids Fun Run on Saturday, May 24, 2008. It was a wonderful event held in loving memory of their youngest daughter, Elle, who passed away in a tragic accident on August 30, 2006. More than 800 participants joined together to raise money for the Live wElle Scholarship Fund.
Ben and Scott worked together a few years back but since Ben moved to to a different part of the company, we didn't see as much of the them. But it has been one of the greatest blessing in our lives to have been welcomed into their family and to have been able to help plan the race with Kirsten, Scott, Marla (Kirsten's amazing sister-in-law and the many other volunteers. I am sorry I didn't get to know Elle while she was here but it is apparent that her sweet spirit lives on in every aspect of the Live wElle Foundation. Ben and I have been so touched by the motto of the foundation, "Live Life. Live it wElle." Although Elle is no longer here, her spirit can be with us and her life is a reminder to all to live our lives WELL, doing good and blessing others. That is just one of the things that her short live accomplished.
*You can read more or donate to the Live wElle Foundation at http://www.livewelle.org/.
Kate and Dylan both participated in the Kids Fun Runs. Kate actually won 2nd place in her age group and was so proud of herself! Dylan did a great job running the longer course for the older boys!
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