The Journey for Jasper will continue despite losing a founding organizer, Darren More, in a tragic car accident on July 11.
The 2018 event will be held on Sept. 29 beginning with sign-in at 10am at the Palmerston Lions Park. The walk starts at 11am.
“We are looking forward to this year’s turnout,” said organizing committee member Lisa Ellison.
“It obviously won’t be the same as the past two years. We will be missing one of the biggest advocates for The Isaac Foundation and Journey for Jasper, but we are taking things one day at a time and making Darren’s tragic death into something positive.”
She added, “The support from our community has been overwhelming.”
Now in its third year, the event was organized by the family of Pam and Darren More, whose son Jasper was diagnosed with the rare genetic disorder MPS VI in 2011. Money raised goes to the Isaac Foundation and 100 per cent goes toward research efforts.
“We are looking forward to making Darren’s dream come true and finding a cure,” said Ellison.
The day will consist of a 5km walk/run through Palmerston followed by a barbecue.
“This is an event that is fun for the entire family,” said Ellison. “Along the walk there will be a scavenger hunt and trivia games – you go at your own pace.”
For information contact Amy at gahabermehl@wightman.ca, Lisa at lisamarieellison@hotmail.com or Pam at pam@theisaacfoundation.com.
