Sydnie’s Sunset Fun Run, a color run in honor of Sydnie Jones, was part of the festivities that dedicated the skate park bearing her name, Syd’s Place, in Blue Ridge Saturday. This splash of color kicked off the run.
A burst of color covered runners before the start of Sydnie’s Sunset Fun Run, a color run in honor of Sydnie Jones. The run followed a dedication ceremony and preceeded skating, music and food at the dedication of Syd’s Place Saturday.
This plaque hangs on a wall outside the skating area of Syd’s Place.
Smiles were plentiful as chalk filled the air.
There was no shortage of colored chalk on this young man Saturday.
Blue Ridge city councilwomen Angie Arp, left, and Christy Kay, were among the many participants who took part in Sydnie’s Sunset Run and other dedication ceremonies for Highland Outdoor Ministry’s new facility on East First Street.
Sydnie Jones’ parents, Tony and Melinda Jones, were part of the crowd that enjoyed the dedication of Syd’s Place. Tony turned out of be just a little more “colorful” after Sydnie’s Sunset Run Saturday in Blue Ridge.
Austin Leach, director of Highland Outdoor Ministry, works with a young skater as she learns how to ride a skate board at Syd’s Place.
A teenager’s dream, a wife’s reminder, a public promise made in emotion, determination, volunteers, sponsors, a loaves and fishes moment, and some 200 people to witness the dream come tru...
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