Susan Elaine Brubaker Newby died in 2008 during a mysterious horseback riding incident. After her death, family, and friends realized that SueB – her nickname – was likely in an abusive marriage. SueB’s sister, Marj, and friends, Leslie and Teresa turned to the WCA as a way to honor SueB’s life and increase awareness about domestic violence. Their hope: “to help other successful, smart, beautiful women like SueB leave these relationships before it’s too late.”
Continuing to honor the memory of Susan “Sue B” Newby, The Sue B 5K race will be in its 15th year in 2024 kicking off on Sunday, October 6th at 12 pm at Julia Davis Park. Participants running the event will start at exactly 12pm and individuals walking the 5k will start on a staggered time of 12:10pm. Each participant will receive a free t-shirt, deadline to receive a free shirt is September 15th.
In addition to the race, there will be a community resource fair starting at 10:30 that is open to the public. This is an opportunity to discover and learn about the fantastic resources that our community has to offer. Raising awareness and encouraging important discussions about domestic abuse has always been a passion of Sue’s family and friends. A scavenger hunt centered around the WCA's services and resources will also be available for children 12 and under. Participants will meet at the rose garden at 11am and will each receive a gold medal after completing the scavenger hunt.
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