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09/16/2023

Our Molly Celebration

2:00pm

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5:00pm

Lakefront Park - Prior Lake, MN

Event Details

09/16/2023

Our Molly Celebration

A day of fun, music, food & friendship - Amphitheater area     

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2:00pm

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5:00pm

Lakefront Park - Prior Lake, MN

09/29/2023

Our Molly Miles 2023 Walk

6:30am

Waseca, MN to Prior Lake, MN

Event Details

09/29/2023

Our Molly Miles 2023 Walk

Fundraising Goal $6,000.00  -  Current Total $8,161.00                                                 

6:30am

Waseca, MN to Prior Lake, MN

Our Molly Miles 2023 - Fundraising Walk

60 Miles Worth of Love & Memories

Team Molly is embarking on a Walk that will approximate the distance from Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Waseca to the family home in Prior Lake at 6:30 am Friday September 29th. The inspiration for this Walk is embodied in how Molly lived her life. Never one to shy away from a challenge, Molly embraced difficult objectives with great energy and enthusiasm. Whether the outcome was positive or negative, her efforts always included that ever present smile and sincere encouragement for those around her. 


Waseca is where Molly was born and raised. Her parents cared deeply for the wellbeing of others in the community. Their public service activities are still positively impacting people to this day. Her brothers and sister have moved away, but still maintain close relationships with many in the area. Molly and Tim were married at Sacred Heart on June 1st, 1991. It was a splendid starting point in their married life. We cannot think of a more appropriate place to start the Our Molly Miles 2023 Walk.

Molly passed away at the family home in Prior Lake around 1:30 pm on October 12th, 2022. Later that afternoon a double rainbow appeared in the sky above the home. Upon going back into the house, Tim picked up Molly’s cell phone and took note of Molly’s screen saver photo. A double rainbow! The Walk will end where Molly started her journey to heaven.


The cause of Molly’s death was an aortic dissection. In other words, the aneurysm (a ballooning and weakened area in the artery) that formed in Molly’s aorta eventually tore apart with sudden and tragic results. Molly was unaware of the aneurysm. It was most likely present for many years. Unfortunately, the symptoms Molly experienced were not tied back to the aneurysm, but to other more common and less lethal ailments. The most important objective for the Our Molly Miles 2023 Walk is to bring awareness to aortic health. Team Molly is continually educating themselves with the issues associated with thoracic aortic disease. The money raised via this Walk will assist the John Ritter Foundation with genetic testing for families (see Weaver family video below). Our goal is to obtain individual, group, and/or corporate financial sponsorship for each of the approximate sixty-mile distance. With an ultimate goal of raising $6,000.00. 

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Our Molly Miles Walk - Waseca Route

Our Molly Miles 2023 Walk - Prior Lake Route

Our Molly Miles 2023 Walk - Mile Sponsors

Individual, group, or corporate Mile Sponsors

  • Mile 1     Tim Carter 
  • Mile 2    Terry & Karen Bruns 
  • Mile 3    Lisa & Doug Bergman
  • Mile 4    Jeff Olson
  • Mile 5    Bridget Nelson
  • Mile 6    Hillsboro Birthday Club 
  • Mile 7    Dana Van Deinse
  • Mile 8    Brian & Lisa Klass
  • Mile 9    Richard Berge Jr.
  • Mile 10   Gina, Chelsea, and Kelsey,  - M1 Volleyball 
  • Mile 11    Rhonda & Mike Pakkala
  • Mile 12   Bob & Janet Bonacorda
  • Mile 13   Anthony & Andrea Carter
  • Mile 14   Tim & Mary Braun 
  • Mile 15   Chris Thydean  
  • Mile 16   Renee & Rick Schmitz
  • Mile 17   Betsy & Greg Amundson
  • Mile 18
  • Mile 19    Dan Shreve & Kelly Kabatoff 
  • Mile 20   Julie & John Larson
  • Mile 21     Meghan & Chuck Breen 
  • Mile 22    Mike & Echo Breen  
  • Mile 23
  • Mile 24
  • Mile 25    Rhonda & Troy Brown 
  • Mile 26    Michelle Thoempke 
  • Mile 27
  • Mile 28
  • Mile 29
  • Mile 30    Binkowski Family 
  • Mile 31
  • Mile 32    Anonymous M1 Family  
  • Mile 33    Sophia Ylinen & Family 
  • Mile 34    Colleen & Pat Houk
  • Mile 35    Saari Family
  • Mile 36    Kurt & Barb Woodruff
  • Mile 37
  • Mile 38    Clayton Carter 
  • Mile 39   
  • Mile 40    Ben Barland & Travis Silvernale
  • Mile 41     Jason Theisen 
  • Mile 42    Len Hatcher 
  • Mile 43    Minneapolis Glass (see below)
  • Mile 44    Javier Nevares 
  • Mile 45    Ann Empkey 
  • Mile 46    Bill Ancel 
  • Mile 47    Minneapolis Glass (see below)
  • Mile 48    Lindy Nelson & Dave Kanne    
  • Mile 49    Heide & Justin Wiertzema
  • Mile 50    
  • Mile 51
  • Mile 52
  • Mile 53
  • Mile 54
  • Mile 55
  • Mile 56
  • Mile 57    Rosenhamer Family 
  • Mile 58   
  • Mile 59    Katie & Mike Smith 
  • Mile 60    Aaron & Carol Smith 




Mile Sponsorship Motives

Mile 1 -Tim Carter

Mile 2 - TERRY AND KAREN BRUNS

Mile 2 - TERRY AND KAREN BRUNS

Molly is simply the best person I've ever known. I consider myself to be the most fortunate person in the world to have met and marry her.

Mile 2 - TERRY AND KAREN BRUNS

Mile 2 - TERRY AND KAREN BRUNS

Mile 2 - TERRY AND KAREN BRUNS

"We wanted to pick Mile 1 as a celebration of Molly and Tim's wedding anniversary, but that day was not available. Therefore, we picked the 2nd because on the 2nd , we paid for all of the fun we had celebrating them on June 1st."

Mile 3 - Lisa & Doug Bergman

Mile 2 - TERRY AND KAREN BRUNS

Mile 3 - Lisa & Doug Bergman

Lisa and Doug own the M1 Volleyball Club in Bloomington MN. Absolutely great people who brought joy into Molly's life. They dedicated the show court at their facility to Molly. Stop by to see the Our Molly banner and say hello to them.

Mile 4 - Jeff Olson

MILE 6 - HILLSBORO BIRTHDAY CLUB

Mile 3 - Lisa & Doug Bergman

Jeff is a great friend who you can always count on for support. He's an awesome father with two wonderful daughters. I vividly remember Molly laughing and enjoying herself immensely while out of Jeff's boat in the summer of 2022.

Mile 5 - BRIDGET NELSON

MILE 6 - HILLSBORO BIRTHDAY CLUB

MILE 6 - HILLSBORO BIRTHDAY CLUB

 Bridget and Molly had a special connection. They didn't see each other often, but when they did it meant the world to each of them. 

MILE 6 - HILLSBORO BIRTHDAY CLUB

MILE 6 - HILLSBORO BIRTHDAY CLUB

MILE 6 - HILLSBORO BIRTHDAY CLUB

 A group of close friends that includes Molly's sister Meghan. Hillsboro is a tight-knit community in North Dakota. Our family trips there have always been memorable. Including ringing in the new millennium. 

Mile 7 - DANA VAN DEINSE

Mile 7 - DANA VAN DEINSE

Mile 7 - DANA VAN DEINSE

Mile 8 - Brian Klass

Mile 7 - DANA VAN DEINSE

Mile 7 - DANA VAN DEINSE

Brian and Lisa Klass have been dear friends for many years. I lived with Brian during the time Molly and I dated. They've been by our side for many of the best times Molly and I ever had. Just great people.

Mile 9 -Richard Berge Jr.

Mile 7 - DANA VAN DEINSE

Mile 10 - Gina, Chelsea, and Kelsey (M1 Volleyball)

Rick has been a friend to Molly and I for over 35 years. He presence and musical talent was a great source of comfort during Molly's memorial service. Rick experienced a similar loss in his life. Our discussions about coping with loss have been incredibly helpful.

Mile 10 - Gina, Chelsea, and Kelsey (M1 Volleyball)

Mile 10 - Gina, Chelsea, and Kelsey (M1 Volleyball)

Mile 10 - Gina, Chelsea, and Kelsey (M1 Volleyball)

 "Molly was a great mentor and friend who truly had a passion for coaching. She was a great influence in so many players' lives!"  

Mile 11 - Rhonda & Mike Pakkala

Mile 10 - Gina, Chelsea, and Kelsey (M1 Volleyball)

Mile 11 - Rhonda & Mike Pakkala

Great people, parents, and friends. I worked with Rhonda for many years. Molly and I (and our softball teammates) watched the OJ Bronco chase at their home. Fantastic memories of our times together. 

Mile Sponsorship Motives

MILE 12 - Bob & janet Bonacorda

MILE 13 - Anthony & Andrea Carter

MILE 13 - Anthony & Andrea Carter

Molly and I worked with Bob & Janet at Menards. We all attended a Twins game together. Our first date. Although Molly said she didn't consider it to be a date. Molly was a bridesmaid for Janet. Two wonderful people and friends.

MILE 13 - Anthony & Andrea Carter

MILE 13 - Anthony & Andrea Carter

MILE 13 - Anthony & Andrea Carter

Molly and I love Tony and Andrea. Tony is my brother. Always there for us. My parents couldn't have asked for two better daughter-in-laws. Both extremely caring mothers who enjoy life to the fullest. 

Mile 14 - Tim & Mary Braun

MILE 13 - Anthony & Andrea Carter

Mile 14 - Tim & Mary Braun

Tim signed on to be Molly's financial advisor many years ago. It was one of Molly's better decisions. I consider Tim to be more friend than financial advisor. His support over the years and especially the past eleven months has been inspiring.  

MILE 15 - Chris Thydean

MILE 17 - Betsy & Greg Amundson

Mile 14 - Tim & Mary Braun

 Molly and I hired Chris several years ago to put lights on our big pine tree during the Holidays. Chris and Molly quickly developed a special connection. Chris is truly a wonderful person

MILE 16 - Renee & Rick Schmitz

MILE 17 - Betsy & Greg Amundson

MILE 17 - Betsy & Greg Amundson

Renee and Rick are two of the nicest people Molly and I ever met. Our activities mostly involved athletic events involving our kids. We always smiled whenever we were around them.

MILE 17 - Betsy & Greg Amundson

MILE 17 - Betsy & Greg Amundson

MILE 17 - Betsy & Greg Amundson

 We got to know Betsy while playing co-ed softball. Betsy and Molly immediately hit it off. They are both rays of sunshine to be around and respected business woman.

MILE 18 -

Mile 19 - - DAN SHREVE & KELLY KABATOFF

Mile 19 - - DAN SHREVE & KELLY KABATOFF

Mile 19 - - DAN SHREVE & KELLY KABATOFF

Mile 19 - - DAN SHREVE & KELLY KABATOFF

Mile 19 - - DAN SHREVE & KELLY KABATOFF

 Dan and Kelly are amazing people and friends. Kelly and Molly never met, but I'm positive they would be great friends. They share energizing personalities and engaging smiles. 

Mile 20 - Julie & John Larson

Mile 19 - - DAN SHREVE & KELLY KABATOFF

Mile 21 - MEGHAN & CHUCK BREEN

Julie and Molly attended college together. They ultimately ended up being related to each other. They had an incredible relationship. The world is a better place because of the type of people Julie and John are. 

Mile 21 - MEGHAN & CHUCK BREEN

Mile 21 - MEGHAN & CHUCK BREEN

Mile 21 - MEGHAN & CHUCK BREEN

Molly was born on the 21st. Her relationship with her sister Meghan was one of the most important aspects in her life. I can say without hesitation, that Meghan and Chuck's support has been a lifeline for our family. I send songs to Meghan that speak to how I'm feeling. It's an important part in my healing process. 

Mile Sponsorship Motives

Mile 22 - Mike & Echo Breen

Mile 22 - Mike & Echo Breen

Mile 22 - Mike & Echo Breen

Molly and I vacationed with the Breen family at a resort called Brookside. Spending time with Mike, Echo, and their kids was always a blast. Mike was the best singer of all the Breen brothers.

Mile 23

Mile 22 - Mike & Echo Breen

Mile 22 - Mike & Echo Breen

Mile 24

Mile 22 - Mike & Echo Breen

Mile 25- RHONDA & TROY BROWN

Mile 25- RHONDA & TROY BROWN

Mile 25- RHONDA & TROY BROWN

Mile 25- RHONDA & TROY BROWN

 Our families have known each other for almost all our years in Prior Lake. We've shared many sporting activities and wonderful meals together. Rhonda and Molly's relationship is truly special.  

Mile 26 - MICHELLE THOEMKE

Mile 25- RHONDA & TROY BROWN

Mile 26 - MICHELLE THOEMKE

Mile 27

Mile 25- RHONDA & TROY BROWN

Mile 26 - MICHELLE THOEMKE

Mile 28

Mile 30 - THE BINKOWSKI FAMILY

Mile 28

Mile 29

Mile 30 - THE BINKOWSKI FAMILY

Mile 28

Mile 30 - THE BINKOWSKI FAMILY

Mile 30 - THE BINKOWSKI FAMILY

Mile 30 - THE BINKOWSKI FAMILY

Mile 31

Mile 33 - Sophia Ylinen & Family (M1 Volleyball)

Mile 30 - THE BINKOWSKI FAMILY

Mile 32 - Anonymous M1 Volleyball Family

Mile 33 - Sophia Ylinen & Family (M1 Volleyball)

Mile 33 - Sophia Ylinen & Family (M1 Volleyball)

The M1 Volleyball Club was a place that brought joy into Molly's life. The support our family has received from the M1 families has been incredible.

Mile 33 - Sophia Ylinen & Family (M1 Volleyball)

Mile 33 - Sophia Ylinen & Family (M1 Volleyball)

Mile 33 - Sophia Ylinen & Family (M1 Volleyball)

Molly will continue the follow her players from heaven. She loved to be around them and to provide guidance.

Mile Sponsorship Motives

Mile 34 - Colleen & Pat Houk

Mile 36 - Kurt & Barb Woodruff

Mile 34 - Colleen & Pat Houk

Colleen and Pat were coaches at M1 Volleyball with Molly. They established a great friendship. 

Mile 35 - Saari Family

Mile 36 - Kurt & Barb Woodruff

Mile 34 - Colleen & Pat Houk

M1 volleyball family. The M1 community has been incredibly supportive. Molly would be overwhelmed.

Mile 36 - Kurt & Barb Woodruff

Mile 36 - Kurt & Barb Woodruff

Mile 36 - Kurt & Barb Woodruff

Barb is one of Bonnie Doering's children. We got to know Kurt and Barb after Bonnie married Lawrence. Molly's father. Good memories of our times spent together. A really fine family.

Mile 37

Mile 38 - Clayton Carter

Mile 36 - Kurt & Barb Woodruff

Mile 38 - Clayton Carter

Mile 38 - Clayton Carter

Mile 38 - Clayton Carter

Clayt loved Molly unconditionally. I believe in part  because Molly and Barb shared many qualities. Great Moms, strong woman, with wonderful sense of humors. 

Mile 39

Mile 38 - Clayton Carter

Mile 38 - Clayton Carter

Mile 40 - Ben Barland & Travis Silvernale

Mile 40 - Ben Barland & Travis Silvernale

Mile 40 - Ben Barland & Travis Silvernale

MILE 41 - JASON THEISEN

Mile 40 - Ben Barland & Travis Silvernale

Mile 40 - Ben Barland & Travis Silvernale

 I work with Jason at Minneapolis Glass. Jason is the type of person people gravitate toward. Always positive and fun to be around. A person everyone would want to work with. 

MILE 42 - LEN HATCHER

Mile 40 - Ben Barland & Travis Silvernale

Mile 43 - Minneapolis Glass Company

 Len is a coworker at Minneapolis Glass. His gift is greatly appreciated along with his genuine concern for my wellbeing in the wake of  Molly's passing. 

Mile 43 - Minneapolis Glass Company

Mile 43 - Minneapolis Glass Company

Mile 43 - Minneapolis Glass Company

 Receiving a contribution from the company I work for is so gratifying. I cannot thank Jennifer, Matt, and the entire Minneapolis Glass Team enough for their overwhelming support.  

Mile 44 - JAVIER NEVARES

Mile 43 - Minneapolis Glass Company

Mile 44 - JAVIER NEVARES

 Javier is a professional counselor at TEAM Wellness at work. His generousity and support is greatly appreciated. 

Mile 45 - ANN EMPKEY

Mile 43 - Minneapolis Glass Company

Mile 44 - JAVIER NEVARES

 Ann's messages of support in the days after Molly passed will never be forgotten. She has been instrumental in organizing awareness of our efforts to support the JRF at Minneapolis Glass. She and Molly would have been fast friends. 

Mile Sponsorship Motives

Mile 46 - BILL ANCEL

MILE 48 - Lindy Nelson & Dave Kanne

Mile 47 - Minneapolis Glass Company

Bill is a longtime employee at Minneapolis Glass. His generous donation is another testament to the good and kind people working there. Thank you Bill.   

Mile 47 - Minneapolis Glass Company

MILE 48 - Lindy Nelson & Dave Kanne

Mile 47 - Minneapolis Glass Company

 Marissa Bachtel, Lacey Pearson, Bre Tate, Karen Orth, Adam Bauer, Jen Hale and Dewey Fischer - A huge THANK YOU to my coworkers at Minneapolis Glass for their contributions. I can never thank them enough for always being there for me and our entire family. 

MILE 48 - Lindy Nelson & Dave Kanne

MILE 48 - Lindy Nelson & Dave Kanne

MILE 48 - Lindy Nelson & Dave Kanne

I'm greeted every morning with a warm hello from Lindy and Dave. They both attended the memorial service for Molly. Their hugs and warm words was genuinely comforting. Fantastic people.

Mile 49 - Heide & Justin Wiertzema

Mile 49 - Heide & Justin Wiertzema

MILE 48 - Lindy Nelson & Dave Kanne

Molly was one of the first people to welcome us to the neighborhood. She was warm and bright every time we talked.

Mile 50

Mile 49 - Heide & Justin Wiertzema

Mile 50

Mile 51

Mile 49 - Heide & Justin Wiertzema

Mile 50

Mile 52

Mile 52

Mile 52

Mile 53

Mile 52

Mile 52

Mile 54

Mile 52

Mile 54

Mile 55

MILE 57 - THE ROSENHAMER FAMILY

Mile 54

Mile 56

MILE 57 - THE ROSENHAMER FAMILY

MILE 57 - THE ROSENHAMER FAMILY

MILE 57 - THE ROSENHAMER FAMILY

MILE 57 - THE ROSENHAMER FAMILY

MILE 57 - THE ROSENHAMER FAMILY

Mile Sponsorship Motives

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Mile 60 - Aaron & Carol Smith

Mile 59 - Katie & Mike Smith

Mile 59 - Katie & Mike Smith

Mile 60 - Aaron & Carol Smith

Mile 59 - Katie & Mike Smith

Katie was one of the first to arrive at our home after Molly passed. Her support that first week was unspeakably helpful. Molly is a huge fan of Fiona. Mike and Katie's daughter. Molly was a runner and Fiona is a world class athlete and student at Molly's alma mater (College of St. Benedict).  Fiona runs her races with the words Run for Molly written on her shoulder. The entire Smith family is a joy to be around.

Mile 60 - Aaron & Carol Smith

Mile 60 - Aaron & Carol Smith

Mile 60 - Aaron & Carol Smith

I met Aaron and Carol in college and we quickly developed a genuine friendship. I was a groomsman in their wedding and Aaron in our wedding. Our trips to visit them in Duluth are some of the best times Molly and I ever had. They are wonderful people and parents. I wouldn't be where I am today without their support.


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