Heroes for Children 5K in Pictures

The Heroes for Children 5K Run/Walk is a fun event each year to honor cancer families and their cancer journeys. This year was another terrific event.

Special thanks to Amanda Blankenship and Tawn Merrill, our amazing 2009 co-chairs of the event. We could not have done it without you both!

Balloon release--two red hearts to represent Allie and Taylor

In memory of Allie

In memory of Taylor

MC of the event, WFAA's Steve Stoler

Team Phillip in honor of one of our special heroes, Phillip

Allie's sister, Maggie Scott, helps with the balloon release in memory of her sister

Co-Founder, Larissa Linton, poses with the Pro Spirit team (bottom left--Taylor's sister Tristyn)

Team Fighting Spirit wins top fundraising team and best team captain (Ashley McClain)

Grand Marshal and cancer patient, Brooke Bott, leads the race with Belle from Beauty and the Beast

5K runners take off on the course

Beautiful Brooke

Enjoying the 1 Mile Fun Run