The Peace Run was presented with a Certificate of Recognition from the City of Los Angeles!
Ballet For All Kids is the creation and continuing inspiration of Bonnie Schlachte.
One of the volunteers with a young dancer.
The Therapeutic Living & Learning Centers (TLC) ensures concern and care for the disabled who were excited to experience a Peace Run ceremony.
Mario Murrieta's service to the disabled and his enthusiasm is something to behold. He MC'd our ceremony and kept the energy and encouragement in at the highest levels of joy.
Some of the young dancers from Ballet For All Kids joined us in the singing and actions.
Aveyron “Ronnie” Sevilla received the Torch-Bearer Award for his advocacy for animals and selfless service.
Bonnie Schlachte received the Torch-Bearer Award for her wonderful organization Ballet For All Kids. Harita Davies, a Peace Runner, saw a documentary about Bonnie's organization on a flight and was so moved by her work that she sought out Bonnie to give her the Torch-Bearer Award.
Carmen Sevilla was another recipient.
Anne Rivera was both surprised by the Torch-Bearer Award as well as a cake for her birthday!
Peace Tree planting outside TLC.
A beautiful orchid sapling.
Later Mario held a lively raffle where Sweta from Nepal won a monkey!
Utpara is the local coordinator for Los Angeles and we are so grateful for his enthusiasm, organization and support for the Peace Run.
Antonia Routt joined us again for a run out of the ceremony.
Atila runs runs the miles next to the lemon tree farms.
Reaching the beach again from our start in the San Fernando Valley. Due to the burn ban, we light the torch with flower flames.
