Additional $2,750 Raised for Ngetich Family

Grandma’s Marathon announced today that it has raised an additional $2,750 for the family of two-time race champion Wesly Ngetich. The race used a week-long online auction, which included 2008 Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon entries, to raise the funds.

Ngetich was killed on January 21 after being shot with an arrow while reportedly attempting to mediate conflict between two disputing tribes near his home in Trans Mara, Kenya . The 2005 and 2007 men’s champion of Grandma’s Marathon, Ngetich was expected to return to Duluth in June to defend his title.

The auction was the second fundraising effort Grandma’s Marathon had conducted to assist Ngetich’s family. In March, the organization raised $6,000 when it opened an additional 100 spots in the 2008 Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon to runners not selected through the entry lottery.

Another online auction fundraiser is being planned for later this year.