BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — Audrey and James Williams of Raleigh County hosted the second annual Hustle for the House on Sunday, October 29, 2023 at Woodrow Wilson High School .
This marathon allows the community to come together and raise money in memory of Hunter Williams, known to many as Baby Rowdy.
The toddler was born with spina bifida, but on Sunday, Baby Rowdy started walking around the track using a walker and participating in trunk-or-treats after the race.
The funds raised were donated to the Ronald McDonald House in Cincinnati to help families in need. Audrey Williams said the family raised $6,000 at last year’s event.
“We had already been fundraising for about a month before the race started and we were able to donate,” she added. “So I hope to be close to last year’s results in the race.”
She reminded people that October is Spina Bifida Awareness Month. During her pregnancy, Williams chose to have a surgeon operate on her fetus, she said. She said she wants others to know that that option is available.
Williams said 59 News anchor Izzy Post and chief meteorologist Joe Fitzwater helped with the event, which raised $5,245.
