“We will never fully understand why this happened to a young woman of such remarkable strength and character. Her final hours are forever marked by Rachel’s selfless dedication to helping others as she ran to raise funds in the fight against Parkinson’s disease.”

B. Keith Faulkner · said 2026-11-03 · reported 2026-11-04

Faulkner reflected on Apa's character and her effort to raise funds for Parkinson's disease during the marathon.