Our ceremony today was at Wicklow Elementary School.
The school welcomed us enthusiastically cheering all the way in. All 600 students lined up outside their classrooms welcoming the runners. Each classroom studied a different country and they were holding their artwork as we passed by. The PE teacher and his running club guided us through the hallways which we are very grateful for since It would be easy to get lost in this school.
We finally made it to the podium where the ceremony took place.
The Choir sang "What a Wonderful World".
Thank you so much for all your hard work. You did such a wonderful job!
Finding Puerto Rico.
Students worked so hard on their artwork.
Our new friends sharing the Peace Torch and making a wish for world harmony.
Immense gratitude to IB Teacher Holly Dumont for inviting us to visit her school for the second time. It was amazing and very inspiring for the participation of their students, allowing them to express their hopes and dreams for a better world.
Patricia Garcia Torres from 5th grade, received the Torch Bearer Award for being friendly to all. She spreads peace through her daily actions and words. She always demonstrates kindness, empathy, and fairness at school. She brings a calming presence and inspires everyone around her.
Sharda Jetwani Love is a social worker, mentor and friend. She received the TBA medal because she is the epitome of peace and love. She works tirelessly to foster communication and positive relationships between students, staff and families. Mrs. Love represents the IB leadership qualities that the school strives to instill in the students. She is the embodiment of the learner profiles of balance, caring, reflective, open-minded, communicator and principled. Wicklow Elementary is so lucky to have such a great role model of peace and love.
Our dear friend and tireless Peace Run supporter Fritz Voultier, joined us for today's ceremony. We are very grateful to him for taking time from his busy schedule to be at Wicklow today.
Shelly Pedraza, Vice President for Regions and Councils at Florida PTA, was the third recipient of the Torch Bearer Award. Through her enthusiasm, love, compassion, and concern for students, she always inspires staff and students to do their best and to not give up. Always serving the students of Florida with her selfless service.
From left, Shelly Pedraza, Vice President PTA Florida, Melanie Williams, PTA Leader Orange County FL., Santiva Morrison, Florida Peace Run coordinator and David Morrison, Peace Run Team Host.
We would like to thank Principal Dr. Danielle Alchin for having us at Wicklow Elementary. She received a Certificate of Appreciation and painting by the founder of the Peace Run, Sri Chinmoy.
Runners visited the Sri Chinmoy Peace Tree planted in the school garden.
Thank you Wicklow Elementary for your heartfelt participation in the Peace Run this year. We will carry your good wishes, hopes and dreams for a more peaceful world everywhere we go. Looking forward to seeing you in Peace Run 2026!
"Hope is the first flower And promise is the last flower In my heart-garden."
- Sri Chinmoy
