Cole Borges Moon & Stars 5k and 1 mile Fun Run

🌙 The Cole Borges Scholarship Foundation Invites you to the COLE BORGES MOON & STARS 5K Run/Walk

📅 Event Details

• When: FRIDAY, JUNE 6, 2025
• Where: THE MERE SPORTS COMPLEX
• Registration: 6:30pm
• 5K Starts: 7:30pm
• 1 Mile Kids Fun Run: 8:30pm - Free for ages 12 and younger

🏆 Awards

• Fastest Female & Male: Awards in each age group
• Medals: Overall Fastest Female & Male Runners

🍴 Food Trucks

• Featured: Crazy Kofe Lady
• More: Additional food trucks will be posted soon!

📞 Contact Information

• For Sponsorships: Call Stacy Borges at (850) 573-1990
• Email: Coleborgesmoonandstars@gmail.com
• Facebook Page: Visit our page for more info at Facebook

🕊️ About Cole

My name is Stacy Borges. I am the mother of Cole. Glen, myself and our Boys, Jon-Alan & Alex, would like to thank you for allowing us the opportunity to explain to you about the Scholarship Fund we have started in memory of Cole. Our son Cole passed away in January of 2023. Cole was 15 years old, in 10th grade, and was in almost all honors classes at Marianna High School. Cole was a continuous cross-country runner since 6th grade. When he started high school, he found a love for soccer and was a player on the JV team for his 9th & 10th grade years.

Cole was an extraordinary kid. I'm not saying this because I am his mother, but Cole touched many lives in his own special way. Cole was a goal setter: he had a lot of friends and had a handful of very close friends that he considered family. Cole was polite, loving and extremely caring. He went out of his way to make others feel special and always helped others. As a mom, even I didn’t realize the number of lives he touched until his passing.

💔 In Loving Memory

Cole was a member of St Anne's Catholic church and the youth group. He was an altar server for over 7 years and made his confirmation the April before his passing. His faith was strong, and he knew his God would be by his side.

Cole volunteered his time so often. I was the Marianna Middle School & K-8 VIP president for many years and spearheaded 2 project graduations. Cole was always there to help me with everything I did. He never complained because he knew what the purpose of volunteering meant. He understood that many kids did not have involved parents, and he was very glad to help.

🎓 Scholarship Program

Our family knew we had to keep Cole's memory alive, and what better way than to do it Cole's way... The way of helping others. This is why we chose to start a Memorial Scholarship fund in his memory. We wanted to help offset the expenses for college, that we know many kids today may not be able to afford.

With Cole's love for running, his obsession with the stars in the sky and his dream to attend college, we started an annual 5K run that builds the platform for our scholarship fund, called the “Cole Borges Moon & Stars 5K Run/Walk”. It is at night, so when we look up to the stars, we will know Cole will be watching over everyone.

Our Scholarship Program is offered to residents in Jackson, Washington, Holmes, and Calhoun counties. This scholarship can be used in a traditional secondary institution or ANY trade school.

🌟 Community Support

Each year we hope to build our fund but know each year will be different. So far, our Scholarship Program has given out four $1,000 scholarships. This year, 2025, we already have several applications on hand, and plan to give out seven $1,000 scholarships. These scholarships could not be given out without our generous sponsors and all our runners.

Our family is asking anyone that would be interested in being a part of our scholarship fund, by donating directly to the fund or sponsoring our 5K run in June. All money raised will go towards additional scholarships for students.

📢 Spread the Word

We also ask you to help spread the word by telling others about the run/walk, placing a flyer at any business that will allow it, or if you know anyone who would like to sponsor the run/walk, they can contact us directly for a sponsorship package.

👟 Registration

Registration is open, and we encourage EVERYONE to participate. If you are not a runner or a walker, you may register for a donation only and we hope you will attend the run/walk to watch and encourage others.

❤️ Thank You

Thank you all for your time and support. We know Cole is watching us all and encouraging us to be our best.

Stacy, Glen, Jon-Alan & Alex

🛑 Mental Health Awareness

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, suicide is the 10th leading cause of death among adults in the U.S. and the 2nd leading cause of death among people aged 10-24, with these rates increasing. Depression and suicide often coincide. Yet, not everyone who is depressed attempts suicide—and not everyone who attempts suicide is depressed.

• Boys: Are 4 times more likely to die from suicide than girls.
• Girls: Are more likely to attempt suicide than boys.
• Guns: Are used in more than half of all youth suicides.

The signs are not always there as we know. But please... If you see something, say something... and ALWAYS #Checkonyourfriends.