10th ANNUAL
2019 FUN RUN
In Memory of
ARIANNA EVANS
See her story below
2019 FUN RUN
In Memory of
ARIANNA EVANS
See her story below
Checkout Our Registration Options Below
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2019 Sponsors:
Law Offices of Greco, Lander, and Shekell
1390 E Main Street
Clarion, PA 16214
814-226-6853
Timing and Race Sponsor
1390 E Main Street
Clarion, PA 16214
814-226-6853
Timing and Race Sponsor
PALE WHALE CANOE RENTAL
IN COOKFOREST
115 Riverside Drive
Cooksburg, Pennsylvania
1-800-680-0160
canoecookforest.com
IN COOKFOREST
115 Riverside Drive
Cooksburg, Pennsylvania
1-800-680-0160
canoecookforest.com
PEST MANAGMENT
5018 S Reidsburg Rd
Sligo, PA 16255
814-316-1875
www.buggguy.com/index.htm
5018 S Reidsburg Rd
Sligo, PA 16255
814-316-1875
www.buggguy.com/index.htm
WOODMEN LIFE
Michele Geible, Regional Director
112 Hollywood Blvd.
Butler, PA 16001
www.woodmenlife.org
Course route:
OUR 5K FUN RUN/WALK STARTS PROMPTLY AT 7 PM IN FRONT OF THE ST. MICHAEL'S CHURCH ON ROUTE 208. RACERS WILL TRAVEL DOWN ROUTE 208 INTO MARBLE ONTO MARBLE ROAD, WHERE RACERS WILL THEN TURN AROUND AT THE END OF MARBLE ROAD, BEHIND MONTANA'S COUNTRY CAFE', WHERE THERE IS ALSO A WATER STATION. RACERS WILL THEN TRAVEL BACK UP 208 INTO FRYBURG PAST ST.MICHAEL'S CHURCH CONTINUING ON ROUTE 208, TURNING LEFT ONTO THE OLD FRYBURG ROAD, PAST THE FRYBURG CAR WASH. RACERS WILL TURN AROUND AT THE END OF THE OLD FRYBURG ROAD, WHERE THERE IS ALSO ANOTHER WATER STATION. RACERS WILL RUN BACK UP OLD FRYBURG ROAD ONTO ROUTE 208 AND BACK TO THE FINISH LINE AT THE ENTRANCE OF THE ST.MICHAEL'S CHURCH PARKING LOT ON THE LEFT OF ROUTE 208.
Check out the RUN RESULTS at www.smileymiles.com
Check out the RUN RESULTS at www.smileymiles.com
ARIANNA'S STORY
Arianna was born February 23, 1994 with little to no chance for life. Her mom,
Laura, and dad, Bill, only asked and required one thing from the doctors, and that
was to be able to say “Goodbye!” before they took her away. Arianna came out
screaming and fighting and from that moment on she proved that she was going
to be the exception to every rule. She had numerous surgeries and even more
doctor’s appointments her first year. As she grew the surgeries and appointments
became less.
Her parents were often taking her on camping and fishing excursions. As the
family grew, with a brother, Tanner, a sister, Lia, and another brother, Parker, the
excursions became bigger and more often. We believed that we were to make the
most that we could out of this life, and nobody should be able to say that we
weren’t giving her an experience rich and fulfilled life. In fact we were living the
Tim McGraw song “Live Like You Are Dying.” long before the song was written.
At the age of five Arianna began making an appearance at Youth Field Days in
Camp Coffman. In fact, at the time, that is where the Arianna was living. Often
seeing bear, deer, raccoons, and turkeys in the yard. This was one of those ways
that Arianna was introduced to the outdoors and activities that weren’t created
for a handicapped child. This was the beginning of a life without questions. The
family learned to compensate, and Arianna was taught to say, “Let’s give it a try!”
In the early years Arianna used a walker and braces nearly as much as she used a
wheelchair, because we wanted her to not be tied down to one thing. As Arianna
grew though, and because of other health issues, the wheelchair became her
primary mode of transportation. By the time she was a senior the boys were
envious of her wheels. A wheelchair made and modified through the help of her
dad’s students and friends. Just another sign that this girl was on the move.
In the outdoor world, Arianna became a “rockstar.” By 13 she was on her first
Outdoor TV show, “Hunting with Penn’s Woods,” shortly after being diagnosed
with Chronic Renal Failure. Before she was 14 she signed her first autographs.
Later, at the age of 14, Arianna had already been hunting with a number of
outdoor celebrities and making quite a name for herself.
Also at the age of 14, her parents received a phone call for a kidney transplant.
She was rushed to Children’s Hospital, went through the surgery where the new
kidney was lost and as well as Arianna, almost. It was close and Arianna pulled
through, but a new outlook on life was given.
More trips, excursions, and adventures were in the works. In 2009 Arianna went
to South Dakota with Wired Outdoors on a Hunt of a Lifetime for Merriam’s
turkey. At the same time Arianna and her family were part of a film titled “The
Harvest.” The film was about 3 separate youth and their families who had gone
on a Hunt of a Lifetime and the everyday struggles of those youth. Though it was
invasive upon our lives, many people were affected by it.
Arianna began to get invited on many trophy hunts. Her first, a hawg. Her second,
a ram. Arianna’s trophy room was filling up. Her first trophy buck, an 18 point
buck, was taken when she was 18. A coincidence or part, of God’s Plan we may
never know. This was documented by Andy Kaminski of Rugged Cross Outdoors,
and he screamed, with excitement, louder than she did. Her final trophy was a 37
point buck she got when she was 21. Arianna enjoyed the outdoors, fishing,
canoeing, hunting, or whatever, but mostly she enjoyed the camaraderie of being
in the outdoors. Many hours were spent in the blind with dad and others. I think
that’s what she relished the most.
Another big part of Arianna’s life was North Clarion School District, and North
Clarion basketball. She was at nearly every game from the time she was 12 or 13.
In 2008, Arianna was chosen as North Clarion’s #1 fan by the boy’s team and was
given the award on Senior Night. It was really something for the boys to share
their night with a little girl in the stands. She made her parents take her to all the
games, even the far away state playoff games. More than once she had a chat
with the coach to guarantee a win. No pressure on the coaches of course, but
they often pulled through even when they were considerable underdogs. The
Number One Fan moniker followed her throughout her high school career and
many bags of popcorn, and many miles on the car to follow what she called “Her
Boys!” or “Her Girls!”
She was also becoming a celebrity in other schools, and players from the other
teams would often come over to say “Hi!”, give her a High 5, or get a hug. In fact
at one playoff game the entire gym sang “Happy Birthday” to Arianna as she sat in
her seat waiting for the game to begin. In fact there was also commentary by “The
Governor” of C-93 fame about the whole episode.
The greatest day in her life happened when her senior class decided to make her
Prom Queen. We were told earlier in the year that they were going to do this, but
talking about it and doing it are not always the same. First she was nominated.
Then a dress was made by one of her classmates, great-grandmothers. Then her
nails were paid for by one of the many families who shared the bleachers with her
at all the basketball games. Next when her mom went to pay for Arianna’s fancy
new hairdo at the local hair studio, she was told it was already taken care of. Her
date for the prom was a gracious young man whom Arianna had cheered for for
many years, even on into college. Off to the prom they went, shivering the entire
time, and Arianna won by a landslide 40 something or 50 something to 1. You can
guess that 1 was Arianna voting for someone else. Arianna was always known for
her big smile, but that night it was even bigger.
After graduation Arianna planned to attend college and become an Activities
Director for Children’s Hospital. That never quite panned out and in March of
2014 Arianna received a kidney transplant. In some ways her life became easier,
and in many other ways it did not. Christmas of that year Arianna had a stroke
and the family celebrated Christmas bedside in UPMC Presby. It was not the
tastiest meal, but it was the most comforting.
Still numerous adventures, numerous North Clarion Basketball games, a few
Pirates and Penguins games. One National Collegiate Track and Field event to
watch Mitch Obenrader. A few more autographs. A lot more unconditional hugs
and kisses. And a smile that would light up a room. Arianna was compared to
Christ’s love, God’s presence, and Earth’s little bit of Heaven, and on Sept 30,
2018 her little body was just tired of fighting. She touched many a life in her short
time here, but many believe the work that God had planned for her was done.
She taught us to laugh unconditionally. To smile as bright as the sun. To hug like
we mean it. And finally to live every day to its fullest.
Arianna was born February 23, 1994 with little to no chance for life. Her mom,
Laura, and dad, Bill, only asked and required one thing from the doctors, and that
was to be able to say “Goodbye!” before they took her away. Arianna came out
screaming and fighting and from that moment on she proved that she was going
to be the exception to every rule. She had numerous surgeries and even more
doctor’s appointments her first year. As she grew the surgeries and appointments
became less.
Her parents were often taking her on camping and fishing excursions. As the
family grew, with a brother, Tanner, a sister, Lia, and another brother, Parker, the
excursions became bigger and more often. We believed that we were to make the
most that we could out of this life, and nobody should be able to say that we
weren’t giving her an experience rich and fulfilled life. In fact we were living the
Tim McGraw song “Live Like You Are Dying.” long before the song was written.
At the age of five Arianna began making an appearance at Youth Field Days in
Camp Coffman. In fact, at the time, that is where the Arianna was living. Often
seeing bear, deer, raccoons, and turkeys in the yard. This was one of those ways
that Arianna was introduced to the outdoors and activities that weren’t created
for a handicapped child. This was the beginning of a life without questions. The
family learned to compensate, and Arianna was taught to say, “Let’s give it a try!”
In the early years Arianna used a walker and braces nearly as much as she used a
wheelchair, because we wanted her to not be tied down to one thing. As Arianna
grew though, and because of other health issues, the wheelchair became her
primary mode of transportation. By the time she was a senior the boys were
envious of her wheels. A wheelchair made and modified through the help of her
dad’s students and friends. Just another sign that this girl was on the move.
In the outdoor world, Arianna became a “rockstar.” By 13 she was on her first
Outdoor TV show, “Hunting with Penn’s Woods,” shortly after being diagnosed
with Chronic Renal Failure. Before she was 14 she signed her first autographs.
Later, at the age of 14, Arianna had already been hunting with a number of
outdoor celebrities and making quite a name for herself.
Also at the age of 14, her parents received a phone call for a kidney transplant.
She was rushed to Children’s Hospital, went through the surgery where the new
kidney was lost and as well as Arianna, almost. It was close and Arianna pulled
through, but a new outlook on life was given.
More trips, excursions, and adventures were in the works. In 2009 Arianna went
to South Dakota with Wired Outdoors on a Hunt of a Lifetime for Merriam’s
turkey. At the same time Arianna and her family were part of a film titled “The
Harvest.” The film was about 3 separate youth and their families who had gone
on a Hunt of a Lifetime and the everyday struggles of those youth. Though it was
invasive upon our lives, many people were affected by it.
Arianna began to get invited on many trophy hunts. Her first, a hawg. Her second,
a ram. Arianna’s trophy room was filling up. Her first trophy buck, an 18 point
buck, was taken when she was 18. A coincidence or part, of God’s Plan we may
never know. This was documented by Andy Kaminski of Rugged Cross Outdoors,
and he screamed, with excitement, louder than she did. Her final trophy was a 37
point buck she got when she was 21. Arianna enjoyed the outdoors, fishing,
canoeing, hunting, or whatever, but mostly she enjoyed the camaraderie of being
in the outdoors. Many hours were spent in the blind with dad and others. I think
that’s what she relished the most.
Another big part of Arianna’s life was North Clarion School District, and North
Clarion basketball. She was at nearly every game from the time she was 12 or 13.
In 2008, Arianna was chosen as North Clarion’s #1 fan by the boy’s team and was
given the award on Senior Night. It was really something for the boys to share
their night with a little girl in the stands. She made her parents take her to all the
games, even the far away state playoff games. More than once she had a chat
with the coach to guarantee a win. No pressure on the coaches of course, but
they often pulled through even when they were considerable underdogs. The
Number One Fan moniker followed her throughout her high school career and
many bags of popcorn, and many miles on the car to follow what she called “Her
Boys!” or “Her Girls!”
She was also becoming a celebrity in other schools, and players from the other
teams would often come over to say “Hi!”, give her a High 5, or get a hug. In fact
at one playoff game the entire gym sang “Happy Birthday” to Arianna as she sat in
her seat waiting for the game to begin. In fact there was also commentary by “The
Governor” of C-93 fame about the whole episode.
The greatest day in her life happened when her senior class decided to make her
Prom Queen. We were told earlier in the year that they were going to do this, but
talking about it and doing it are not always the same. First she was nominated.
Then a dress was made by one of her classmates, great-grandmothers. Then her
nails were paid for by one of the many families who shared the bleachers with her
at all the basketball games. Next when her mom went to pay for Arianna’s fancy
new hairdo at the local hair studio, she was told it was already taken care of. Her
date for the prom was a gracious young man whom Arianna had cheered for for
many years, even on into college. Off to the prom they went, shivering the entire
time, and Arianna won by a landslide 40 something or 50 something to 1. You can
guess that 1 was Arianna voting for someone else. Arianna was always known for
her big smile, but that night it was even bigger.
After graduation Arianna planned to attend college and become an Activities
Director for Children’s Hospital. That never quite panned out and in March of
2014 Arianna received a kidney transplant. In some ways her life became easier,
and in many other ways it did not. Christmas of that year Arianna had a stroke
and the family celebrated Christmas bedside in UPMC Presby. It was not the
tastiest meal, but it was the most comforting.
Still numerous adventures, numerous North Clarion Basketball games, a few
Pirates and Penguins games. One National Collegiate Track and Field event to
watch Mitch Obenrader. A few more autographs. A lot more unconditional hugs
and kisses. And a smile that would light up a room. Arianna was compared to
Christ’s love, God’s presence, and Earth’s little bit of Heaven, and on Sept 30,
2018 her little body was just tired of fighting. She touched many a life in her short
time here, but many believe the work that God had planned for her was done.
She taught us to laugh unconditionally. To smile as bright as the sun. To hug like
we mean it. And finally to live every day to its fullest.
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2017/2018 Photos Courtesy of Bob Fitzsimmons
TRIVIA: 2013 Hans Wentz a 15yr. old was the fastest ever to finish the tough MAYFEST FUN RUN with a time of 17:10.0!
Close behind in 2012 Christopher Delaney at age 21 had a time of 17:22.9. In 2014 Issac Wilson at age 16 had a time of 17:43.9
Females: 2014 Stacie Stevenson at age 26 had a run of 19:59.3 just beating out 2012 Ryan Zacherl had 18:25.50 in 2015 and Melissa Goodman at age 34 had a run of 19:59.4 In 2015 age 17 Abby Schmader had a time of 21:10.30 and in 2013 at age 15 had a time of 21:19.2
* In a slightly different course our first year Jamie Wright at the age of 23 had a time of 19:49.9 and Greg Bauer at 48 years had a time of 21:44
Close behind in 2012 Christopher Delaney at age 21 had a time of 17:22.9. In 2014 Issac Wilson at age 16 had a time of 17:43.9
Females: 2014 Stacie Stevenson at age 26 had a run of 19:59.3 just beating out 2012 Ryan Zacherl had 18:25.50 in 2015 and Melissa Goodman at age 34 had a run of 19:59.4 In 2015 age 17 Abby Schmader had a time of 21:10.30 and in 2013 at age 15 had a time of 21:19.2
* In a slightly different course our first year Jamie Wright at the age of 23 had a time of 19:49.9 and Greg Bauer at 48 years had a time of 21:44
