Mushing for Bethany

Mushing for Bethany

Steve and Bethany

Two years ago, my daughter Bethany passed away after a courageous battle with cancer. Bethany was 39 years old and left behind her loving husband, Jeff and three amazing children, Connor, Noah and Olivia. She loved being a mom and was amazing at it. During her illness, Bethany started a blog called “Bethany’s Bright Sides” that touched and inspired many as she told her story and celebrated her family and her life. One time when she was pretty sick she said to me, “Dad, I wish I had more time so that I could impact as many people as you have.” I said, “Bethany you have already impacted way more people than I ever will.”
She made her last video the night before she died. Although it is hard to watch as she was really struggling, it had over 70,000 views. I have never seen a person with more courage and grace. My heart hurts every day that she is gone.

I believe Bethany’s impact can continue for years to come. That is why I have chosen to run the Gunflint Mail Run for the second year and raise money to add to the Bethany Adams Memorial Fund, a permanent endowment, in her honor, that will send an underprivileged kid to Camp Chief Ouray each year. She so loved her kids and I know she would be thrilled to see her life and story send kids to camp that otherwise would not have that opportunity.

Steve Peterson
Chaplain, Snow Mountain Ranch

Gunflint Mail Run Sled Dog Race is January 10 – 12, 2020