Ronnie's Run

Our Story In a single moment, everything can change—and for our family, that moment came on December 10, 2014, when we lost our beloved son, Ronnie. Out of that heartbreak, Ronnie’s Run was established in 2015 as a way to honor his life, preserve his memory, and bring hope to others facing similar pain. Ronnie was a compassionate, intelligent, and determined young man. He attended St. Petersburg College, where he earned his Associate of Arts degree and was just one semester away from completing his bachelor’s degree when his life was tragically cut short. Then, March 22, 2026, our hearts were broken again when our daughter, Sharon, passed away from liver failure. Sharon was a Registered Nurse, a loving mother of two daughters, and a proud grandmother. She touched many lives with her compassion and is deeply missed. After losing both Ronnie and Sharon, I knew it was time to bring Ronnie’s Run back—not only to honor them, but also to remember the many lives lost to addiction and alcoholi