CONNOR’S SONG
There are many opportunities to participate in a 5K races in Amarillo, so you might ask: “What makes this one race special, why highlight it?” We have a simple answer for you…
Connor Deal. A precious 12 year old child who loved to sing, enjoyed all things Star Wars and was a gifted artist that left this earth too soon on February 17, 2009 from MRSA-related staph sepsis pneumonia and influenza. Connor left behind his loving parents Nan and Ron Deal, two brothers Braden and Brennan, and many friends from church and his class at Bonham Middle School. No words are more eloquent than those that his parents have written about him (click here to read), and the inspiration that his life has challenged those that loved him to accomplish.
In Connor’s memory, the Deal’s started Connor’s Song, a non-profit that seeks to love children around the world and at home and has partnered with Touch A Life Foundation to rescue children in Ghana from modern day slavery. The picture below is Connor’s parents on a mission, hugging one of the boys that Nan rescued after this young boy’s parents sold him into slavery.
WHAT CAN YOU DO?
1) Participate in the Honor Connor Fun Run: Saturday, March 24, 2012 5K run or 1mile Walk. Register with Lone Star Runner’s Club and invite friends to “like” their Facebook Page!
2) Even if you aren’t a runner, attend the Pasta Supper catered by Macaroni Joe’s on the night of March 23rd in the Bonham Middle School Cafeteria – there will be art from the rescued children of Ghana on auction and you will hear from Nan and Ron Deal how this foundation is making a difference from Amarillo.
3) Donate! March 4th is the deadline to get your logo on the run t-shirt (for donations of $250 or above) contact Nan at nan.deal@suddenlink.net for more information or mail donations to Connor’s Song 7905 London Court Amarillo, Tx 79119.
4) Watch! This amazing video that gives an understanding of child-trafficking.
5) Do a virtual run! If you cannot attend on the 24th – sign up anyway and do your own race in your corner of the world!
6) Go to this website and watch videos of Connor’s performances and be inspired to sing.
We hope you will be inspired.
Your friends,
Susan and Farrar
