St. Jude Run day is always a highlight of the year. Although this year still wasn't "normal" with part of our group running to Peoria while a smaller portion completed only the local portion of the run, less teams running into Peoria, less spectators in downtown Peoria, no party at the Civic Center, and less post-run festivities, it was closer to a typical run day than last year's virtual run.
The Eureka team consisted of about 61 runners this year.
The weather was really nice for mid-July with highs in the low 80's with some cloud cover.
The kick-off ceremony was once again a firm reminder of why we run and the vital importance of the money we raise.
I'm so proud of the tireless efforts of my husband as he plans, organizes, and pulls together an amazing event year after year.
I love getting to spend the day with friends.
I cherish the opportunity to meet new people as we spend the day running together.
Seeing St. Jude patients along the way is a constant reminder of the importance of our mission.
Connecting with friends from other runs at the finish line reminds me that we are all in this together.
In a year of division and conflict, it is refreshing to have a group of people come together for a unifying cause.
The St. Jude Run is a family affair and a day that the entire family looks forward to. Adelie was so sad to miss run day while she was away at church camp.
The Eureka Run raised $127,000 with Zach and I contributing $32,000 to that total through the very generous donations from friends and family.
It was an amazing day for an amazing cause organized by this amazing man!
There is nothing better than St. Jude Run day and the feeling of hope that comes from being part of something so much bigger than us.
