This year, the “Boston Pease Party” theme was a play on words to celebrate not one, but TWO KPeasey teams who qualified for the 2020 Boston Marathon – Gordie and Lizzie and Brent and Kyle. It was also the stage for the presentations of the Jake Vinson Family Grant award and The Broken Wheel Award – a tongue-in-cheek prize for racers who mulishly fight through a race, regardless of what obstacles they face.
This annual event celebrates and acknowledges all KPeasey athletes, in-chair and pushers, who inspire others as they cross countless finish lines to raise awareness and funds for inclusion, while pushing their physical boundaries.
Fun and comradery were at the forefront as families ate, played and cheered each other. The Vinson Family and the grant committee awarded the Jake Vinson Family Grant to Ricardo Aranda to help in the purchase of a wheelchair van. Ricardo’s positive, animated personality touched everyone as he thanked the foundation. His parents were clearly surprised and overwhelmed.
Although there were no equipment mishaps on the race course this year, the Broken Wheel Award went to Kevin Enners for his persistence and dedication in achieving his racing goals. Ironically enough, as he attempted to motor up to receive his award, the golf ball grip on his joystick went flying off, landing on the floor – double bogey?
Thank you to all who attended and celebrated with us! See you next year