Amy Thompson Run to Daylight - Charity Run - Brain Injury Association Kansas City

About Amy Thompson

Amy Thompson began Halloween night, 1986, similar to many other 23-year-olds. She was pretty, bright, funny with a contagious laugh, a loyal and inclusive friend, accomplished runner, tennis player and pianist. A Chi Omega, she had recently graduated from KU and was thrilled to teach her first class of third graders...

Scott Ward
2008 Amy Thompson Run to Daylight Honoree

Scott Ward is one of those blessed people who always seemed to have everything going for him. A native Kansas Citian and graduate of KU, Scott's trademark smile attracted a wide network of friends. Tall, handsome, naturally athletic, he was born to win. After achieving an MBA from University of Texas, Scott went on to gain more renown as the Co-President of Russell Stover Candies and Whitman Candies. He married a beautiful and adoring wife Alison in 1982 and eventually added three great sons. But what Scott really had going for him was yet to be fully revealed...

Brain Injury Association of Kansas and Greater KC

The BIA offers support to brain injury survivors and their families throughout Kansas and the greater Kansas City area. We also provide education and equipment to prevent traumatic brain injuries. We network with other social service agencies and hospitals to provide options to the many challenges survivors face, including employment, medical care and counseling – so they can live the most independent and satisfying lives possible...