Jarred Williams Turkey Trot benefiting Never Give Up Ever 2019
Thu November 28, 2019 Richmond, VT US 05477 Directions
Tweet25 Round Church Rd.
Richmond, VT US 05477
We invite all runners and walkers to join us in a 5K or 10K at the Round Church in Richmond, VT on Thursday November 28, 2019 (Thanksgiving) at 8:30am. Packet pick up will be from 5-7PM on Thanksgiving Eve on the front porch of the Richmond Community Kitchen. Packets will include; an official bib number, t-shirt (for the first 225 people) and light refreshments. We encourage everyone to bring along a canned good, which will be donated to a local food shelf. *Registrants who sign up on race day will pay a little extra ($30), so sign up early!* Prizes will be provided to the top three men, women and children (under 18 y.o.) Check out www.nevergiveupever.org for information about our mission. We look forward to seeing you!
Directions: Take interstate 89 to Exit 11. Take Route 2E to light in Richmond village. Turn right and go over the railroad tracks.
Parking: Located at the Volunteer Green on the right, just before the bridge. Please DO NOT park on the road in front of the church.
Bathrooms: A port-a-potty will be available on sight.
NOTE: The town of Richmond has asked that no dogs be allowed at the race, including spectator's dogs.
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Jarred Williams : 1988-2001
Jarred Williams was born and grew up in Richmond, Vermont.
Part of his life story is about how short it was. He died on his 13th
birthday,Thanksgiving day, of a brain tumor. While the last part of his life
included several surgeries,six weeks of radiation treatment in Boston and
months of uncertainty,this is only one part of the story.
Jarred's life also exemplified fun,friends and family. He was always up for
an adventure and kept a positive attitude throughout his life. He enjoyed
playing soccer,swimming in his backyard pool, having fun with his close-
knit family and group of friends, and hanging out with his golden retriever.
Laughter was never far away. Even as his tumor progressed and his words
slipped away, he communicated with thumbs up sign. The core of his
life was centered around family and friends, and it is with this spirit
his family was able to create the Jarred Williams Foundation.
His foundation is no longer active but his family has continued to support
many other organizations who's mission is to support families who have
a child with a chronic and life threatening illness. And Never Give Up Ever
is one of them.
Thank you all that will be running on Thanksgiving morning in Jarred's memory
and for the Benefit of Never Give Up Ever.
Dwayne Williams
(Jarred's Dad )
Feel free to check out the NGUE website above or the brochure (PDF) below for a better understanding of our mission! You can also befriend us on facebook "Never Give Up Ever" for future events!
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- 802 Timing for working with us to make the event run smoothly!
- P&P Septic and the Pratt Family for donating a port-a-potty!
- Richmond Historical Society for allowing us to use your beautiful land!
- Richmond Police Department for donating time to help keep our racers and spectators safe!
- Ski Rack for donating prizes!
- Select Design for your creativity with our t-shirts!
- Richmond Community Kitchen for helping us host packet pick up!
- Shaws Supermarket for the yummy post race refreshments!
- Volunteers for all of your hard work and organization!
- Runners and Cheerleaders for coming out on Thanksgiving morning to support your local community!
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