will never forget. She adds runners train hard for these races, and this is a reminder that anything can happen, even when you're doing what you love.

Submitted Photo: The Meise Family

 It's very strenuous on your body, but you just never know. You just never know,  Pierce said.

As of Thursday, a GoFundMe raised over $124,000 to help support the Meise family. A link to the fundraiser is available in this story.

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