The threat of thunderstorms all morning certainly didn’t stop over 350 runners and walkers to take some Strides of Hope with us! We enjoyed a morning full of movement, community, and remembrance all as a means to support those who are taking their grief journey “step by step,” as one of our speakers so beautifully put it today. We could certainly feel the warmth and presence of those lost in one incredibly touching and special moment when the sun came bursting through the clouds during our closing song “Somewhere Over the Rainbow.”

We are so grateful to our participants for attending and fundraising, and for all the helping hands we had throughout the day from our amazing event volunteers and Board Members. We could not have done the event without you!