Ben Campbell Memorial 5K - Ben Campbell Memorial 5K

Newark, DE

Benjamin Cole Campbell was a go-getter, destined for greatness, and though he’s no longer with us, we pledge to keep his legacy alive forever. The Benjamin Campbell Memorial Fund has been established to keep Ben's legacy alive by helping other students achieve. Ben's journey is a reminder that given the opportunity, with hard work and focus, you can achieve. Ben’s childhood was anything but easy. His mother, Carla, was diagnosed with Leukemia and fought hard for many years. As years passed her health rapidly declined. Ben and his siblings were enrolled at Milton Hershey School, in hopes that Carla would win the fight against Leukemia and their family would be reunited. The disease eventually took its toll on her and she lost her battle, a week prior to Ben’s 8th grade graduation. The family struggled with the devastating loss - now four children without a mom. While at Milton Hershey, Ben played football and was an asset to the team. Football was his anchor - he found a way to release