Foundation carries on Cortland artist's legacy
In the midst of tragedy, a Cortland family is paying it forward in memory of their son and brother. It's a simple motto that he lived out that they hope continues to inspire through a foundation set up in his honor.
In the midst of tragedy, a Cortland family is paying it forward in memory of their son and brother.
It's a simple motto that he lived out that they hope continues to inspire through a foundation set up in his honor.
There's a void at Global Fitness in Warren where 32-year-old Jarrett Hutton used to exercise.
Sharon Jarvis of Cortland said "Jarrett was a close friend here in the gym no matter where he was at or what he would do he would always come and see me and give me a great big hug and made you feel like you were the most important person in this place."
Lost too soon in July, this artist died doing what he loved.
His sister Daynelle Sanner said "He went through a period of his life finding himself and my mom took him to an art show and he discovered this inner ability/passion for the arts."
Now the family is passing on his passion for the arts through the Love Life Foundation. It was the name of his first photography series and a mantra he lived.
"Love yourself, love what you do and love all," explained Sanner.
That love will be felt during a fitness thon at Global Fitness Saturday where all of the money will benefit the foundation's scholarship.
Jarrett always wanted to have an art show and plans are in the works to make that happen this spring but also on Saturday some of his pieces are going to be on display.
Each piece of artwork has a QR code to scan with your phone and then get to hear the story behind it.
All of these pieces were given by an anonymous donor who described the conversations she had with Jarrett about the pieces. Regarding one photograph of a stop sign that spells out the message 'Just stop and love life', she described "and it's maybe just to remind someone it's time to stop love life and enjoy it and take it in for all that it gives to us."
A lesson and a legacy that continue to resonate today.
The fitness thon kicks off this Saturday at Global Fitness at 8 a.m.
8 a.m. - 11 a.m. - Registration
8:30 a.m. Jump Rope Contest
9 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Zumba
9:30 a.m. - 10 a.m. Zumba toning
10 a.m. -- 10:30 a.m. Kickboxing
10:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. Kettlebells
11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. HIIT
For more on this Saturday's event and future ones go to the Love Life Foundation Web Site.
