Janell Myrick, Lucas' mom, said he woke up extra excited for the day.So much so, this year, Lucas' second time around, he has recruited more running partners to zoom down the course with him.
"He wanted to include all his other buddies who are also special needs that need a little extra assistance and love," Myrick said. Running like the wind behind him was Amani Malae, one of the dozens of Jordan High School student-athletes, encouraging those students who needed a little extra gust of wind power.Principal Justin Jeffery, ran the course alongside the students.
"We're lucky to have like the high school come up, come and represent and help our kids get through the whole course and make sure everyone gets through," Jeffery said."That sense of, he's just part of the community. He's part of the student body," Myrick said.Because this fundraiser is such a big fundraiser, it is the only one the school does in the year.