By Tyler Pruett

tyler@southerntorch.com

RAINSVILLE, Ala.— Thirteen-year-old Bryson Richey was a 3-sport athlete; participating in baseball, football, and basketball at Plainview School when a tragic ATV accident led to the amputation of his left leg. To embody Bryson’s competitive spirit, the first annual 5K/Fitness Walk and Fun Run for Bryson Richey will be held on Sunday, Nov. 8 at 2 p.m., at the Rainsville Civic Center.

Since the accident, Bryson has received an outpouring of support from the local community and from some big names across the state, including Alabama and Auburn coaches Nick Saban and Gus Malzahn, and Iraq War Veteran and double amputee Noah Galloway. These special guests have done a tremendous job raising morale and spirits. Event sponsor Rainsville Freedom Run hope that the Bryson Strong 5K/Fitness Walk and Fun Run will continue that positive trend and also raise critical funds, all of will be contributed to the Bryson Richey Fund.

The entry fee for the 5K and fun run is $20. Long sleeve, dri-fit, “Bryson Strong” shirts will be on sale for $20. Deadline to order the shirt is Saturday, Oct. 31. Registration will be from 1 p.m. until 1:45 p.m. onsite, the day of the race, or register online at https://www.racesonline.com. Checks should be made payable to the Bryson Strong 5K. For more information contact Pam Willingham at 256-996-7291, or Marcie Davis at 256-997-7481. Race information can also be found at the Bryson Strong 5K Facebook page.