The Khaleda Run has been a successful fundraiser for three years. Our inaugural event was in 2019. We had to pause in 2020 due to Covid restrictions. We bounced back in 2021 with our second event. Our most recent Race was on May 7, 2022. We want to thank our Sponsors and our Community Friends for their support. Please view our gallery of fun videos and photographs.
The Khaleda Run in Denver NC
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The Khaleda Run.
In memory of Khaleda, race proceeds have been used to address vision and literacy challenges in our community and abroad. Khaleda understood the raw reality that literacy is power. The ability to read allows an individual to make educated decisions, achieve most any goal, unleash the imagination, get lost on an adventure, and understand truth. No one should be denied this gift.
In memory of Khaleda, race proceeds have been used to address vision and literacy challenges in our community and abroad. Khaleda understood the raw reality that literacy is power. The ability to read allows an individual to make educated decisions, achieve most any goal, unleash the imagination, get lost on an adventure, and understand truth. No one should be denied this gift.
Who was Khaleda?
“Khaleda” means “Eternal”. Born in Kabul, Afghanistan, Khaleda, was her given name. From birth, she battled a life-threatening condition called Thalassemia Beta Major, which required regular blood transfusions and aggressive medical treatment to sustain life. At seven years of age, she was adopted by Mike and Amanda Assell as their first and eldest child. Despite her constant need for medical care, Khaleda brought joy, laughter, and wit to all she knew rather than bitterness or complaint. Her smile was contagious and her strength was mighty.
She loved being with her family and friends. Painting nails, swimming, riding horses, and shopping were some of her favorite activities.
Khaleda knew how to live in the day and understood that we aren’t promised tomorrow. She didn’t dwell on the past or her condition, and she didn’t fret over the future and what it would bring. This beautiful child taught us so much about life, sacrifice, and true love. She was a blessing in every way. Khaleda’s life reminds us of the life cycle of a butterfly. We watched her transform through often painful processes into a most beautiful human inside and out. Our butterfly will be joyfully released in her memory.
“Khaleda” means “Eternal”. Born in Kabul, Afghanistan, Khaleda, was her given name. From birth, she battled a life-threatening condition called Thalassemia Beta Major, which required regular blood transfusions and aggressive medical treatment to sustain life. At seven years of age, she was adopted by Mike and Amanda Assell as their first and eldest child. Despite her constant need for medical care, Khaleda brought joy, laughter, and wit to all she knew rather than bitterness or complaint. Her smile was contagious and her strength was mighty.
She loved being with her family and friends. Painting nails, swimming, riding horses, and shopping were some of her favorite activities.
Khaleda knew how to live in the day and understood that we aren’t promised tomorrow. She didn’t dwell on the past or her condition, and she didn’t fret over the future and what it would bring. This beautiful child taught us so much about life, sacrifice, and true love. She was a blessing in every way. Khaleda’s life reminds us of the life cycle of a butterfly. We watched her transform through often painful processes into a most beautiful human inside and out. Our butterfly will be joyfully released in her memory.
