....with joy! The Hopebuilders 5K was on Saturday and wow was it an amazing experience. It was an inspirational and fun morning walking with so many other people out supporting Levine Children's Hospital. The weather could not have been better, it was cool and crisp, perfect for walking the beautiful route along Kings Drive & Queens Road.
Owen carried Oliver in his backpack, which Oliver actually enjoys and that worked out much better than last year (Oliver was antsy half way through the walk in his stroller so the last half of the 5K, my friend Liz and I switched off carrying the kid - our arms were SORE the next morning....). We were joined by Grandma and Grandpa, Maggie, Elizabeth, Tati, Liz & Steve, and Emily & Matt and their 4 month old twins, Claire & Will! Thank y'all SO much for being a part of Oliver's Army!
Tati, Elizabeth, Maggie, Grandpa, Oliver, Owen and Grandma
Tati, Elizabeth, Maggie, Grandpa, Oliver, Owen and me
Emily & baby Will, Elizabeth and Maggie crossing the finish line!
The team at the finish! (except Liz & Steve)
After the walk, we went for breakfast at the Original Pancake House and other than a brief barfing incident from Oliver, we had a very pleasant and relaxed breakfast - chowing down on well-deserved pancakes!
Waiting to sit down at breakfast (he actually wasn't as unhappy as he might look, I just took his attention away from "The Wonder Pets" in an attempt to get a photo).
And, back to watching "The Wonder Pets" on my phone....
I just want to say thank you ALL for your support and generosity. I get teary-eyed when I think about how many kids will benefit from your donations and I am grateful to be surrounded by so many people who care. As of the time of this posting we have raised $2,767!! That is over last year! Thank you to our donors: Julia Pridgen, Michele & Bob Lowe, Amanda Davee Lomax, Wade & Angie Pridgen, Jennifer & Ryan Nicholson, Melissa & Matt Frazier, Anna & John Townsend, Carol & George Gill, Emily & Stu Pratt, Alyson & Jarrett Davis, Cindy & Craig Katzman, Jennifer & Matt Lockhart, Amy Brandt, Patti & Ron Curtis, Maggie Curtis, K&L Gates, Stacey & Chris Henderson, Liz & Clark Crowther, Eddie & Jean Pridgen, Nea & Terry Hennessy, Sarah & Jimmy Gamble, Kevin & Rose Jackson, Jamie & Gene Pridgen, Natalie Hennessy, Bryan Taylor, Lisa Austin, Karen Dunlap, Jack, Ike & Ben Kadis, Chelsea Brack, Matthew Mahoney, Melissa Ryder, Michele Davies, Christine Dondero, Olivier Veille, Natalie, Rosie Molinary & Mike Kessler, The Gores, Ed & Jessica Arnold, Clay & Lynn Lewis, Jimmy & Heidi, Sam & Maggie, Tom & Susan Ingham, Emily Ingham, Mary Dolph, and The Bollenbacher Family.
Thank you for donating, for walking with us, for keeping Oliver in your prayers and for providing so much moral support. We are so grateful.
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