The Hugh G. Heiland Theatre at Wilmington College was packed with friends, family and teammates of cross country runner Jenna Parlette Thursday, who died earlier this week after collapsing at a college meet.
Parlette ran for years despite having epilepsy and an irregular heartbeat. Many attending the memorial serve dressed in purple to support epilepsy research and awareness.
Parlette’s cross country coach announced at the service, the Fall Classic meet held on October 18 will be renamed the Jenna Strong Invitational in Parlette’s honor.
