A beautiful morning, ready to start the Peace Run.
Thank you to the Coulee Lodge Resort for providing complementary camping. Your generosity allows the team to continue on its way, well rested.
Time to start running. Saudamini so enthusiastically runs her miles.
Fields of beautiful canola flowers welcome the runners.
Wilbur welcomes the Peace Runners at Wilbur City Park. Town Foreman Eric Morris from Public Works greets the team.
Deputy Town Clerk Courtney Wyborney was also present during the ceremony with her son Grayson.
Running through Spokane.
Marina makes some new friends.
The Peace Runners attend Spokane Hoopfest, the largest 3on3 outdoor basketball tournament in the world.
Chintamani's smile is contagious!
A beautiful church and a safe torch, no flame just local flora.
The last ceremony of the day is with the Veradale United Church of Christ.
Reverend Gen Heywood, members of the congregation and the community received us enthusiastically.
Rev. Heywood shared inspiring and heartfelt messages from the congregation with the peace runners. Thank you so much from all the runners, we will carry your goodwill and wishes for peace with us as we travel around the United States.
Salil receives the messages.
Everyone received a candle and an opportunity to share personal wishes and hopes for peace.
The team shared a Certificate of Appreciation with Veradale United Church thanking them for sharing their own hopes for peace. Your prayers will travel all around America.
Petra Hoy, originator of "Be the Change 509: East Side Gladiators" Group thanked the team. Gladiators honor people who are active and inspiring in the community. They also hosted the Women's team for the night, offering accommodations, friendship and goodwill.
Thank you everyone! The team is most inspired to have met you. You will always remain in our hearts.
Thank you to Shari and J Adams for hosting us in your home for the night. Shari's neighbor eagerly holds the Peace Torch.
Every one of the Peace Runners offer their heartfelt gratitude to Shari. Salil met her during his cross country Peace Ride. She was excited to know about the Peace Run and invited community members to meet the team this evening.
Another remarkable day of peace and friendship. All gratitude to those who joined the Peace Run today.
