Hope Relay to raise money for Wagner
Funds to benefit paralyzed student

By Kelly Marino
Staff Reporter

The TCU community, family and friends are coming together for the Keith-Ann Wagner Hope Relay Saturday to raise money for Wagner after she sustained paralyzing injuries in a car accident last summer.

Keri McCoy, a junior speech communication major who will be participating in the relay with the Chi Omega sorority, said the event will celebrate Wagner’s courage.

“There are around100 teams with 10 members each that will take part in the relay,” said McCoy. “The teams will consist of mothers, high schools, grade schools, fraternities and sororities and teams from colleges such as Southern Methodist University and Texas A&M University. It is amazing how much support this event will receive.”

Bonnie Ferrell, a friend of Wagner, said other events will show Wagner and her family how much everyone cares.

“A silent auction will take place where Texas Rangers memorabilia will be auctioned off along with other items such as a helmet signed by LaDanian Tomlinson,” said Ferrell. “Raffle tickets will be sold for $5 for various gift certificates and the bands ‘Morning People’ and ‘24 Days’ will perform.”

The money raised during the 4-hour event will go to the Keith-Ann Wagner Trust Fund, which will help pay for her therapy and medical bills. The event will provide food, drinks and prizes for the teams that participate in the relay.

David Rubinson, head soccer coach, said that as a player, Wagner was hard working, easy to work with, team-oriented, and gave everything she had trying to succeed.

“Her willingness to keep on trying has made a difference to the TCU athletic department and will for years to come,” said Rubinson.

Her determination is what we look for in our players and her positive outlook is the reason she has made it this far.”

Opening ceremonies will begin at 10:45 a.m. at TCU’s Lowdon Track and Field Complex.

Kelly Marino
k.a.marino@student.tcu.edu

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