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Ria Titus, Staff Writer for The Powderhorn
Every year, Watauga High School holds a very special community event to raise funds for breast cancer. This year marked the third Love Run, and it was a wild success, raising $1,600 for many people who are affected by this terrible disease. The event brought together many people who came to support people whom they didn't even know. Others, however, came to remember personal losses or to celebrate people currently battling breast cancer.
This Love Run was created in honor of the late Elayne Bishop. She was a valued member of the community, and the loss of her life to breast cancer was a painful event for many people. The Love Run raises funds so families can hold on to their loved ones, so this tremendously terrible disease claims as few lives as possible. The Elayne Bishop Love Run makes sure that her legacy is continued and that her fight with breast cancer, and so many other people's, are remembered and celebrated.
Elayne Bishop
Elayne Bishop
A loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend
1977-2019
Harper Costin (10), who organized the Love Run this year, speaks before sending the runners off.
"The responsibility of the Love Run always goes to the Sophomore Class President," said Costin. "I was super excited to take on the job and had been looking forward to it for a while. This year's event was super successful with over 70 sign ups."
Student Council member, Anneliese Daugherty (11) cheers on and guides runners as they pass by.
"This is one of my favorite events that Student Council runs every year! Seeing the community able to so easily come together from any stage of life," said Daugherty. "I saw elders walking slowly, there were [people] training for this event, and there was young children all here for one thing, to help support those that we have lost to breast cancer, to ensure they shouldn't have another thing to worry about, because no one deserves to run through such a scary event alone when we can run with love together"
Anasofia Salinas (12) and Cameron Parker (10) approach the finish line looking pumped.
Kacie Gunnell-Beck (9) poses as she approaches a hill on the course.
"Even though I walked a bit, I really enojoyed the Love Run. I didn't come to put my all into it, I came to show support for my community. I think the cause is really important and that's why I came. I love seeing the community rise up and fight for members who are struggling," said Gunnell-Beck.
The Love Run wasn't just a run; there was also the option to walk. Having this choice made the event more accessible, especially for the elderly. Whether people ran or walked, the support was the same. Showing up for the community is what the Love Run is really about.
Sydney Moretz (12) leads the runners on a bike with a smile on her face.
This is the first time I've led biked a race (I've tail biked before). I am always happy to help however I'm needed, and this year it was for that," said Moretz. "Our course isn't always the easiest to navigate but we were blessed with good weather that day, which was very nice. I enjoyed getting to lead out the race and help the runners complete the course successfully. Our Cross Country course can be confusing so I'm glad I was able to help direct and make sure everyone could run their best without worrying where they had to go. The community out there is so uplifting, even as the lead biker I was getting cheers, so I feel just so lucky and happy to be there and be a part of it."
Ella Lindenmuth (11), Addison Stough (10), and Keatyn Wuest (10), swagged out in their love run merch.
Elanor Connell (9) and Iris Krokoski (9) pose for a photo after the race.
Claire Thurman (10) and Bailey Myers (10) sitting at the merch table. Every participant got a t-shirt along with festive necklaces and pins.
Ms. Laura Carson, Ms. Kelley Rush, and Ms. Corey Braxton enjoy the run, while walking and holding a pom pom.
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