Aiden Mullins races in the Blue Ridge Freedom 5K. Mullins was one of five racers taking part in the Friday morning event thanks to the volunteers working with the Kyle Pease Foundation. The foundation works to provide opportunities for athletes with disabilities. Ashley Weeks is Fannin County’s Community Engagement Coordinator for the organization.
Blue Ridge Freedom 5K athletes Aiden Mullins, Gunner Patterson, Lilly Kicklighter, Ethan Kicklighter and Brady Smith, front from left, line up with volunteers from the Kyle Pease Foundation.
Gunner Patterson, Aiden Mullins, Lilly Kicklighter, Brady Smith and Ethan Kicklighter, from left, start their race in the Blue Ridge Freedom 5K.
Virginia Averyt wins the women’s first place at the Blue Ridge Freedom 5K.
As the sun rose, five athletes prepared to run the July 4 Blue Ridge Freedom 5K race.
They were all in wheelchairs.
Before the national anthem, 19-year-old Brady Smith said he w...
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