Rolley Run 5k and Kids Dash


On January 31st Christy Rolley, of Newburgh, was involved in a tragic sledding accident. This accident fractured vertebrae T8 & T9 and has resulted in paralysis. She underwent a lengthy surgery on Feb 5th to repair the vertebrae and stabilize her backbone. She was released from Deaconess Hospital and transported to Shepherd Spinal Center in Atlanta for rehabilitation and therapy.

Christy is an amazing wife (to Randy Rolley) and mother of four children, William, Ellen, Isaac, and Sam. She is such a positive person and has remained strong through this battle. To quote Christy, " I am going to give this my BEST fight and I am confident that I am in the right place and I'm continuing to get stronger everyday." There is no doubt that she is a fighter and determined to come home strong.

The Rolleys need all our support and prayers during this time. Upon Christy's homecoming many accommodations will be necessary to make their home, transportation, etc., more accessible for her.
Pace with Purpose invites you, along with Bob's Gym of Newburgh and GERWC, to bring the family for a run/walk event with all proceeds for the benefit of Christy Rolley. The run/walk will take place on Saturday,May 8th at 8am at Bobs Gym of Newburgh. This will be a 5k (3.12 mi) run/walk and gift certificates from Ultimate Fit will be given to top male and female finishers. There will be a kids 50 meter Rolley Dash. All kids will receive medals. We plan to have food,magic (by Don Baggett) ,face painting & balloons (by Hadi Shrine Funsters), inflatables, and other fun activities for the kids.

PLEASE SAVE the DATE: May 8th with the 5k race starting at 8:00am at Bob's Gym Newburgh, the Kids Dash will follow at 9:00am and will be divided into age groups.

Please visit Christy's blog: http://www.christyrolley.blogspot.com/ and click on the Caring Bridge link on the left margin

We are trying to make all proceeds go towards the Rolley family. We are looking for food, prize, and entertainment sponsors/donors. Please contact runpwp@yahoo.com if you or your business would like to help make this event a success!!!