When I learned Kelly-Anne had been stabbed and was in the hospital in early October 2004, my legs went out from under me as I sunk to the floor. Things only got worse as I realized she was brain dead and wouldn't recover.  

I thought that I'd never get through it at the time. That none of us would get through it. The grief was just so overwhelming and all encompassing. When your best friend is murdered at 24, it changes your perspective forever. 

Time has marched on, and every year the first days of October sneak up on me, bringing a fresh wave of grief as I remember all that was lost that day so many years ago.  

This year, I want to give a shout out to the Concordia Stingers, who have chosen to honor Kelly-Anne's memory as they always do, with the Kelly-Anne Drummond Cup (with a virtual twist courtesy of COVID). 

These young women were just little girls when Kelly-Anne lost her life.  They didn't know her personally.  But they still try to get her story out there. And they are inspired by her legacy more than 20 years ago on her team. This year they've even produced a video explaining what they are up to.  And frankly, that's the kind of thing Kell would have done, which makes it all the sweeter.  

You can watch the full video on Facebook here.  

Thank you to the Concordia Women's Rugby team for keeping Kelly-Anne's memory alive so many years later.