In Memory

Susan Cascade
June 16, 1944 - February 2008

In photo: Susan Cascade, MaryAnn Short and Judy Campbell

Melissa Chalela
August 19th, 1972 - July 17th, 2008
Team: Sweet Melissa

Jennifer Hayse
Team: Jenn-Possible

Susie Keenan
July 11, 1950 - July 2, 2001

Kathleen Knezek
July 30, 2007
2007 Honorary Team New Balance

Alexa Kraft
September 23, 1948 - April 10, 1988
Alexa Kraft was one of Detroit's most talented female runners who died of breast cancer 16 years ago at the age of 39. The first place runner award in the survivor category is named in memory of Alexa Kraft.

Geri Lester
March 22, 1938 - May 8, 2003
Founding member of the Komen Detroit Race Planning Committee

Julie Grace Sim
January 28, 1965 - December 5, 2005