Youth Art Contest Winner, Emma Sexton, Runs 2024 Bridge Day 5k RUN
Congratulations to our Bridge Day 5k Youth Art Contest winner, Emma Sexton, for participating in the October 19th race! Emma submitted her art piece in May, and received two free entries to the Bridge Day 5k RUN.
See Emma’s art piece and submission description below.
What does running the Bridge Day 5k Run look like to you?
“I drew a picture to show the beauty and peace of the river, rocks, and mountains underneath the New River Gorge Bridge. When people run the Bridge Day 5k Run, they will see how beautiful West Virginia is and be filled with peace.”
Description: New River Gorge Bridge high above green mountains, river with rapids, and rocks.
From Kids Run Club to Bridge Day 5k RUN
Emma is a member of the Kids Run Club at her school, and ran the race with her mom, Kimberly. When asked by her mom what her favorite part of the race was, Emma said “Running with you!”
“I can’t agree more!” Says Kimberly. “My favorite part of Bridge Day was watching Emma, who has type 1 diabetes, run a 5k with so much life and joy. I was so proud of her tackling the race and not letting her autoimmune disease slow her down. This memory we made together will one day shape who she becomes. The race has encouraged her to keep running more races, including the upcoming Rim to Rim race.”
“We are so thankful for the opportunity Active WV gave us and for their support to our school Run Club!”
Active SWV is excited to see Emma do big things at the upcoming Rim to Rim race in May!
Kids Run Club Support
Proceeds from both the Bridge Day 5k RUN and the NRG Rim to Rim Race support free elementary school Kids Run Clubs in communities throughout West Virginia.
Read more about the Kids Run Club program and the opportunities it gives kids here.
Read more about Active SWV’s next fundraiser race event, the New River Gorge Rim to Rim Race here.
KIDS RUN CLUB CHAMPIONS
Email Active SWV’s Development Director, Kate, at [email protected] to find out how to become the next Kids Run Club Champion!
