We are the Williams family, we have four children: Kelsey who is 12, Braxton is 8, Caitlynn is 4 and Jaden is 2.

The Williams

On April 1, 2004 our oldest son Braxton (age 3 1/2) was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor. Braxton had his tumor removed and went through radiation and chemotherapy til December of 2004.

Two years later our third child, Jaden was born. On September 4, 2008, Jaden was diagnosed with the same brain tumor as his older brother, we were completely shocked, since we were told at the time of Braxton's diagnoses that this rare tumor was not hereditary. Jaden had surgery and had his tumor removed.

With having two children diagnosed with cancer the doctors wanted our whole family to be tested to see if the cancer was genetic and if anyone else was carrying the gene. We received the results of the genetic testing. Our oldest daughter, Kelsey did not carry the gene, but our youngest daughter did.

On November 11, 2008 (two months after Jaden was diagnosed) Caitlynn had a MRI to see if she had any signs of a tumor. The MRI came back positive - there was a tumor.

While her younger brother kept moving forward with his treatments, Caitlynn had surgery to remove the tumor. After her first round of Chemo. she got an infection that sent her to PICU. Caitlynn's infection was so bad she couldn't recover. A week later, Caitlynn passed away December 20, 2008.

Braxton had his six month check-up in January and the test results came back with great news.

As a community we want to support this brave family. Come and run to raise money for the William’s family of West Jordan.

Many thanks to everyone who participated in the race.

Together we were able to help this amazing family by purchasing a headstone for Caitlynn. Pay their 2009 Property Taxes on the family home. Help to purchase items for the family's Christmas along with some other expenses.

Race Information

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As a community WE are committed to making our world a better place by helping those in need.

WE Make a Difference Now 5K/10K

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In conjunction with the West Jordan Stampede

Come join us to raise money for a well deserving family while you accomplish an amazing run.

Registration Fee Includes:

Performance shirt
Chip Timing
USATF Sanctioned & Certified Course
Medals awarded to top 3 finishers in each division (male and female)
2 Western Stampede Rodeo Tickets for the night of the 4th of July for top male and top female finisher in each age division

Race Auction & Fundraiser Sale

Please help us raise some additional funds for the Williams Family by participating in our auction and fundraiser sale following the race.

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Items to be auctioned include:

2 Six Month Memberships to Golds Gym
7 $300 Gift Cards to Ideal Image (Laser Hair Removal)

Fundraiser sale includes Performance Running Hats and Pre-shrunk cotton tees.

To make a donation

Go to any America First Credit Union and make a donation to the WE Make a Difference Now account.
America First Credit Union members can easily transfer a donation from their accounts to the Destination Account - WE - the WE Make a Difference Now account