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Run to Celebrate Life

Elsie’s Run/Walk 5K is scheduled for Nov. 15 at 10 am. The day celebrates Elsie Wilke’s first birthday. Elsie was born on Nov. 18, 2013, to Kirk Wilke and Rachel Bink with a condition called Diaphragmatic Hernia. Elsie fought for 54 days before dying on Jan. 11, 2014. For such a tiny little person, she touched so many lives.

Kirk and Rachel are hosting a run/walk in honor of Elsie and the gift she gave to them: to love with all your heart, live life to the fullest and always remember to enjoy every day that you have together.

The race location is the Rod and Gun Club, 3210 Mathey Road, Sturgeon Bay. Runners and spectators are asked to bring a book to donate to the Children’s Hospital.

After the race, chili, soup and birthday cupcakes will be served in the Rod and Gun Club Pavilion. Registration fee includes food and cupcakes. Pre-registration by Sept. 15 is $25. Race day registration is $30. Race day registration is from 8:30 to 9:30 am. Strollers and pets are allowed, and children 10 and below are free. All proceeds will be donated to DHreams Foundation, cdhgenetics.com.

For registration information, contact Rachel Bink, 920.559.7793, or Danelle Swain, 920.495.9961. Completed registration forms and checks should be sent to: Kirk Wilke/Rachel Bink, 1360 N. 12th Place, Apt 6, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235.