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97 Lives Remembered: Annual Run Honors Hillsborough Victims
24 May
Summary
- Over 1,600 participants ran to commemorate the 97 Hillsborough disaster victims.
- Former footballer Jamie Carragher joined victims' families at the event.
- A 96-year-old runner returned after a broken leg to join the commemoration.
In a poignant tribute, over 1,600 individuals participated in the annual Run For The 97 held at Liverpool's Stanley Park this past Saturday. This significant event serves to remember and honor the 97 fans who tragically lost their lives in the 1989 Hillsborough disaster.
The run saw the presence of notable figures, including former footballer and pundit Jamie Carragher, who joined families of the victims. Among the dedicated participants was 96-year-old Dennis Adelsberg from Ormskirk. He demonstrated remarkable resilience by returning to the run after recovering from a broken leg sustained just a year prior.
Organized by the BTR Liverpool group, founder Alan Rothwell emphasized the event's importance in maintaining connections with Hillsborough family members and educating younger generations about the tragedy through sport. The familiar faces returning year after year underscore the event's deep-rooted significance in the community.
