Meet Our Athletes
Roccella Adame
My name is Roccella Adame and I am 19 years old. I love having people around me and I love music, any kind of music, classical music, folk music, pop music, mariachi music and a lot of other genres. Music boosts my mood. I am currently a student at Cherry Creek High School and I have been part of theater plays and I am also part of the Unified cheer team.Something I truly enjoy is being outdoors and I especially love feeling the wind blowing on my face. That's why I'm so excited to have been invited to race as a member of Team Hoyt. This will be a new experience for me and I am looking forward to being part of an event like this that promotes inclusivity and diversity. I can't wait to participate in my first race! I want to remind people that life can be simple yet beautiful so never take it for granted, don't get down on yourself and enjoy every moment. I hope many people get the opportunity to participate in events like this one. Everybody deserves to have fun and experience "running free".
Harper Kelley
My name is Harper Kelley and I am 15 years old. I love travel, music and my family. I especially love going to concerts at Red Rocks and my favorite band is Milky Chance. I have been to their concerts seven times in my life and can't wait for them to tour again. I was born with a rare genetic condition, a complex chromosomal abnormality and am the only person in the world with this exact disorder. I am hearing impaired, legally blind and have motor and developmental delays. I am currently a student at The Learning Zone- a school that specializes in AAC communication and look forward to starting at Cherry Creek High School in the fall. I have grown up in a very active family and have always loved riding in a stroller with my Mom and Dad while hiking, running and cross-country skiing. I have participated in Girls on the Run and helped my mom with coaching duties. My mom and I were a duo in the Girls on the Run 5k several times and I love the energy of a running race. Our family has been inspired by the Rick and Dick Hoyt story and my Mom and I have dreamed of being a duo with team Hoyt and have a goal of running Boston together when I am 18, which will be in 2028. We are so excited to be participating with Team Hoyt Denver!
