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APRIL 17, 2024
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL LX • NO 50
In memory of angels BY ADRIAN ESCHENWALD
but knowing my daughter, even though she’s not here, has made n August 2013, Diane and such a huge impact on so many Chris Lehoe of Conestoga cre- people - it comforts your heart.” ated Friends of Angels, a nonFriends of Angels’ first profit organization that seeks to fundraiser was a 5K race in Strassupport families that have expe- burg to benefit the Sweet Pea rienced the loss of a young child. Project, an organization with a The cause is near to the couple’s similar mission to support parhearts; they estabents who have lost lished Friends an infant . Diane of Angels a little already had experi“It’s a hard over a month after ence organizing 5K journey to walk, their d au g hter, races with a group K athr yn, would and no one should of friends, and the have celebrated Sweet Pea Project have to walk her second birthwas the first organialone.” day. After more zation to reach out than a decade to the Lehoe Family later, Diane and a f t e r K a t h r y n ’s Chris have grown Friends of death. “(The Sweet Pea Project) Angels into a beacon of hope and made us feel like we weren’t alone camaraderie for grieving parents in the community of parental loss,” across Lancaster County. Diane said. “Honestly, it has surprised me. Expecting to have 50 people Ten years ago, we never imagined at most attend the first fundhow much we would be able to raiser, Diane and Chris said they give back,” Diane said. “It doesn’t were shocked when 200 people take the pain and grief away, showed up. The annual event
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Volunteers helped Friends of Angels host another successful 5K fundraiser last year.
has continued to grow over the years, and it is attended by many members of the community who have not experienced the loss of a child personally, but who wish to show their support for grieving parents. “It has brought great comfort to my husband and I knowing that this has brought people comfort. We’re trying to raise more awareness; child loss usually isn’t something people want to talk about or hear about,” Diane added.
Friends of Angels will host the 10th annual Kat’s 5K Run and Walk on Saturday, May 11, at Wesley United Methodist Church, 40 W. Main St., Strasburg. The rain-or-shine event will begin at 8:30 a.m., and it is open to both competitive runners and walkers of all ages. In addition to supporting the Sweet Pea Project, the proceeds from the 5K will benefit the Garden of Hope and the Kathryn Frances Lehoe
Burial Fund. The Garden of Hope maintains a memorial garden for families that have experienced miscarriages, and the Friends of Angels uses the burial fund to help families cover various funeral expenses. When signing up for the event, registrants may choose to have the name of a child who has passed away included in an arrangement of signs along the race course. Awards will be given to the top
BY JEFF FALK
Sometimes we try too hard. Sometimes we overthink things. Sometimes the answer is right in front of us. The PA Family Travel Fair has a unique way of simplifying things. The lively event focuses on recreation, on Pennsylvania, on family. “Recreation is so important to your well-being,” said Wendy
Royal, organizer of the PA Family Travel Fair and editor of Where & When Pennsylvania. “It’s crucial to your health to check out of your job. It can just be a long weekend. But it’s time with kids too. It’s important for families to spend time together. It’s important to get away and make those memories. You only get 18 summers with your kids.” The sixth edition of the annual PA Family Travel Fair, hosted by See Travel Fair pg 6
Library Friends will host Earth Day fundraiser
BY ADRIAN ESCHENWALD
T he Friends of the Strasburg-Heisler Library will host an Earth Day Story Walk and Arty Party on Saturday, April 27, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The rain-or-shine event will be divided into two activities at separate locations: the story walk will take place at Strasburg Community Park, 1138 Hampden Drive, while arts and crafts will be available at the Strasburg-Heisler Library on Precision Avenue. The story walk portion of the Children will have a chance to read a story and get some exercise See Story walk pg 4 simultaneously during the event.
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