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Dakota Merriweather was born on November 14, 2000 in Omaha, Nebraska to Dennis Crump, Jr. and Dalila Merriweather. She grew up in Texas and graduated from Katy Taylor High School in Houston. Dakota’s greatest passion was dance. She performed with the Dazzling Gemz Cheer Team. Dakota was also a multi-sport athlete. She played basketball and competed as a sprinter in b track and field. Dakota was a big influence in her community. She was a proud member of The Empowerment Center of Katy Church and B.E.A.U.T.Y. Mentoring. After graduating from high school, Dakota attended Texas Southern University to pursue studies in Health, Kinesiology, and Sports. She was in her third year at the university.
Join us for the 2nd Annual 5K Walk/Run honoring former Y.A.L.E. Leader Dakota Merriweather!
All proceeds from this event will support the FLCRC Dakota Merriweather Scholarship, which is awarded annually to a high school student with outstanding character and service to the community.
Participants can register individuals or as a four-member team.
When
Saturday, November 14, 2026
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
Where
George Park
2155 Collins Rd.
Richmond, TX 77469
Cost
Individual: $35
Four-Member Team: $125
Register and Pay
Dakota Merriweather was born on November 14, 2000 in Omaha, Nebraska to Dennis Crump, Jr. and Dalila Merriweather. She grew up in Texas and graduated from Katy Taylor High School in Houston. Dakota’s greatest passion was dance. She performed with the Dazzling Gemz Cheer Team. Dakota was also a multi-sport athlete. She played basketball and competed as a sprinter in b track and field. Dakota was a big influence in her community. She was a proud member of The Empowerment Center of Katy Church and B.E.A.U.T.Y. Mentoring. After graduating from high school, Dakota attended Texas Southern University to pursue studies in Health, Kinesiology, and Sports. She was in her third year at the university.
Join us for the 2nd Annual 5K Walk/Run honoring former Y.A.L.E. Leader Dakota Merriweather!
All proceeds from this event will support the FLCRC Dakota Merriweather Scholarship, which is awarded annually to a high school student with outstanding character and service to the community.
Participants can register individuals or as a four-member team.
When
Saturday, November 14, 2026
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
Where
George Park
2155 Collins Rd.
Richmond, TX 77469
Cost
Individual: $35
Four-Member Team: $125
Register and Pay