Ruby was a native of Richmond, Virginia. She lived in the city with her parents, Bryan and Kathryn, and her big sister, Stella, who was 9 years old. Stella and Ruby were quite different from each other, but they were very close. Stella made sure Ruby was included whenever they did fun things with other kids.

Ruby started preschool at Grace & Holy Trinity Child Care Center, and when it closed, she found a new home at 2nd Presbyterian Child Care Center in downtown Richmond. She enjoyed both preschools very much. Her classmates and teachers remember her as a sweet and happy little girl, who was careful to share and make sure other kids never got left out of any activity at school.

Ruby had a wonderful and colorful imagination. She liked to wear costumes and play make-believe, especially if it involved kitties. She loved listening to stories read aloud. She also loved going to the beach with her family and friends. Ruby delighted in running and playing outdoors.

So, it seems fitting that we celebrate her life with an outdoor foot race by and for the children of the Richmond area. After she passed away at the beginning of 2006, a scholarship was started at 2nd Presbyterian Child Care Center, so that other children could enjoy the same experience that Ruby had there, even if their parents needed help paying the tuition. We think Ruby and her family would have liked that. We wanted to remember Ruby in a fun way that brings kids together, and lets you make a difference.

WHY RUBY’S RUN?

Many children have asked “what can I do?” Ruby’s Run is one of the answers. Adults often give time and money to things they feel are important to make things better in their communities. We believe kids should have a chance to do that too. And we believe you should have fun doing it!

HOW DOES IT WORK?

1. REGISTER by mailing in your registration or online- click here to register via mail or online.

Pay $5 (cash or check or paypal)

Fill out a registration form. We will need your:

First Name

Last Name

Age group,

Boy or Girl?

Your school

Email address

Your T-shirt size

Everyone who registers gets a Ruby’s Run T-shirt. Your $5 helps pay for your shirt.

2. GET PLEDGES!

Ask your classmates, friends, family, neighbors, and teachers to make a pledge. This is how we raise money for the scholarship. A pledge is a promise that they will give a certain amount to the scholarship for you finish the run. Grown ups and kids can pledge. (print as many pledge forms as you want from the "Pledges" page)

There are a couple of ways you can turn in your pledges:

Collect them, cash or check (payable to Ruby Harvey Memorial Scholarship Fund) and bring them with you to the race.
Ask people to visit this website and pay their pledge online using our PayPal link.
3. SHOW UP ON THE DAY OF RUBY'S RUN! Lots of fun stuff will be going on.

The run is for kids only, so tell the grown-ups you know to come cheer you on!