SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Dozens of runners gathered at Syracuse’s Inner Harbor this weekend to honor the life of 11-year-old Brexialee “Brexi” Torres-Ortiz, who was tragically killed in January 2023. The 2K Peace Run for Brexi celebrated the sixth grader’s spirit while bringing together families, friends, and supporters from across Central New York.
Brexi’s mother, Brenlee Ortiz, said the annual event is both moving and healing.
“It’s always a bittersweet situation of course. I feel proud and I feel amazing they’re doing this every year. It fills my heart,” Ortiz said…