Lace up your running shoes...AGAIN! My colleagues and I are proud to announce that we are hosting another 5K event! This race is completely dedicated to raising funds for two outstanding women who inspired us all. Our first "J" is Jill Chambless Thomas, oldest daughter of our manager in our labor and delivery unit. Jill was known as a fighter, often referenced as having "the spirit of a tiger", and she was an inspiration to us all. Jill lost her battle with cancer in July of 2014. Just three short months later, her loving husband also lost his life to a massive heart attack leaving their three beautiful children in the care of family. Almost a year after their death, the children are adjusting to their new life well, living with Jill's sister, husband, and their three children. As you can see from the photos of last year's race, her feisty spirit lives on through them encouraging us all to live healthy, active lifestyles. Our second "J" is our former obstetric triage nurse, Jette Rowland. Jette was diagnosed with ALS in spring of 2014 and, having rapid progression of the disease, went to be with our Lord that November. Most people who came through our labor and delivery unit had the pleasure of meeting Jette's sweet spirit and kind face first thing during triage. She impacted more people than we could ever count, whether it be family, friend, or as a caring nurse. Last year, on my last visit with Jette, even though she could no longer speak, eat, or move most of her muscle groups, she was insistent that she would participate in "her race". As you can see from the pictures, Jette completed her race just two weeks before her death and we all cheered and were brought to tears from the side lines as she crossed the finish line. We will race to celebrate their lives and their vigor for life and health in all it's fullness.
Please join us in celebrating these inspiring women on Sunday, October 4th at 4pm for our 5K and 1 mile fun run in their honor and the "journey" we have taken with them. This will be a family-friendly event so please bring your friends, family, kids, strollers,...and a few dollars! There will be lots of fun to be had by all!
Interested in sponsoring us? We would love that! Please visit our contact page!
***All funds raised will go directly to the surviving Thomas children with a donation in the name of Jette Rowland to the ALS research foundation
Please join us in celebrating these inspiring women on Sunday, October 4th at 4pm for our 5K and 1 mile fun run in their honor and the "journey" we have taken with them. This will be a family-friendly event so please bring your friends, family, kids, strollers,...and a few dollars! There will be lots of fun to be had by all!
Interested in sponsoring us? We would love that! Please visit our contact page!
***All funds raised will go directly to the surviving Thomas children with a donation in the name of Jette Rowland to the ALS research foundation