The 'Angel Mile' is at Mile 11, where hundreds of families and friends line the course to honor the lives of the angels of Nationwide Children’s who have passed away
COLUMBUS, Ohio — While death is often a downhearted occurrence, some central Ohio families are flipping the narrative.
"It hurts. But it also feels good, so just hearing her name or somebody asking, 'Can I see a picture of Camira?' It means the world," Carletta Upchurch said. Upchurch's granddaughter, Camira, died in 2022 after suffering from a brain injury. She was one month old.Nationwide Children’s Hospital Columbus MarathonNationwide Children’s Hospital is the title beneficiary of the race. The"Angel Mile" is at Mile 11, where hundreds of families and friends line the course to honor the lives of the angels of Nationwide Children’s who have passed away.
"There's nothing more painful for these families than losing a child, and there's nothing more important than honoring their legacy," said Ashley Pelino, a social worker at Nationwide Children's Hospital.You can still register to become a Nationwide Children’s Hospital Columbus Marathon & 1/2
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