Be the Buffalo Memorial Run for Digits and Needle

Be the Buffalo

Do you know why we call this the “Be the Buffalo” Race and why we are so passionate about continuing it each year?

About Digits and Needle

• Legacy: Dianne Sullivan Wells (FiA name: Digits) was a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, friend, and a well-known runner in Lexington.
• Running Wild: She started the run group Running Wild that still meets to this day.
• Tragic Loss: Digits was tragically taken from us during one of our early morning runs in December 2018.
• Facing Storms: The buffalo symbolizes facing storms together: it represents community support in tough times.

Honoring Their Memory

• Second Loss: A year and a half later we lost another beloved runner, Edith Edy Pearson (FiA name: Needle), during a battle with breast cancer.
• Memorial Run: The Be the Buffalo 5K Memorial Run for Digits and Needle was started in their honor.
• Community Impact: This run honors their impact on our community and love for running.
• Legacy Continuation: Proceeds support a charity close to the heart of their families.

Race Details

• Date: Join us on February 6, 2027.
• Location: Lexington County Baseball Complex, Lexington, SC.
• Participation: Runners, walkers, and donations are all welcome.
• Community Engagement: The community shows up and faces the storm together.

Sponsorship Opportunities

• Seeking Sponsors: We are currently looking for sponsors for the race.
• Contact Us: Please reach out if you are interested.
• Deadline: The deadline for sponsorship is January 7, 2026.
• Charity Choices: Proceeds will be donated to a selected charity decided by the families of Digits and Needle.

The proceeds for the 2026 race will go to the family of Kathy Young, a secretary at Rocky Creek Elementary School, whose life was taken too soon earlier this year.

Sign Up for the Race

To register for the race, visit here.