York County community honors Red Land High School graduate who died during NYC Marathon

YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — A York County community gathered to honor the life of a Rachel Apa, a young woman who died while running the New York City Marathon on November 1st.

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Apa was a Red Land High School graduate. On Sunday her friends, teachers and former classmates came together to keep her memory alive and recognize her impact on the community.

At Apa’s former high school, the community walked eight laps around the track in her honor, remembering her legacy as a student, athlete and friend…

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