"And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance,
I hope you dance, I hope you dance."

Emily Kathleen Fletcher grew up in Auburn, Maine with her parents Ralph and Lyn and two brothers Ben and Sam.

Emily attended Edward Little High School where she was a standout runner in cross country and track. She also excelled in the classroom which led her to the University of Vermont, where she double majored in Nutrition and Dietetics. 

Emily was an amazing young woman whose heartwarming smile defined her personality.

On December 18, 2004, at the age of 21, Emily’s life was tragically taken in a car accident. Leaving behind countless friends and family, the loss was devastating to many. In her memory and spirit the Emily Fletcher Memorial 5K (Emily's Run) was established to both celebrate her life and raise money for a scholarship fund in her name.