Chesterfield community holds prayer walk in honor of teen who took her own life
Steps for Sophia event will honor the life of Chesterfield teen and hopes to raise awareness for other families
By: Caroline Coleburn
and last updated 2021-03-12 11:14:23-05
CHESTERFIELD, Va. A special event Friday is focused on helping students cope with issues like depression and anxiety in the memory of a Chesterfield teenager.
The Highlands of Chesterfield community is holding a 3.12 mile walk around the neighborhood to remember and celebrate the life of 13-year-old Sophia Studer. Friday would have been her fourteenth birthday.
âShe was just full of joy, full of life, full of joy, making everyone laugh, very respectful, Christ centered, explained Michelle Westbay, who s helping organize the walk. She really did just bring everyone so much joy.â