At the May 6 Upward Soccer Celebration at Pelahatchie Baptist Church (PBC), the first annual Leah Cunningham Courage Award was given to her sister Brooke. Leah, 16, a sophomore at East Rankin Academy, passed away Dec. 23, 2017.
The annual award will be given to a person in the community who has exhibited great courage in the midst of adversity. Names will be added to the plaque that is located in the most traveled hall at PBC right outside the fellowship hall.
Pastor Guy Hughes said, “Leah's precious spirit will always be remembered at Pelahatchie Baptist Church. Her infectious, engaging smile and energy were a vital part of the PBC ministry. She volunteered constantly and brought life and laughter.”
Brooke, 17, overcame major surgery and a brain injury to go back to school. She will join her senior class next year at East Rankin Academy.