This weekend, Officer Robertson of the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is not only patrolling the streets but also pacing through the trails, as he sets out to participate in the 15th Annual Q-Man Classic 5K run. The social media post by Douglas County Sheriff’s Office extends an invitation to the community to lace up alongside Robertson this Saturday, August 23rd, in honor of a young man whose life was as impactful as it was sadly brief.
An event sparked by tragedy and fueled by hope, the race commemorates Quinton “Q-Man” Sanford, an exuberant Highlands Ranch High School student and athlete with Autism, who developed a legacy of kindness before passing away during his sophomore year, his memory underscored by the more than $100,000 raised so far for Autism awareness, the race is not just a testament to his spirit but also a community’s collective heartbeat, striving not just to remember but to embody the ethos of living fully and loving fiercely, even as some might wonder how such a spirit can be captured within the stretching compass of miles…