In the Media
Karissa Rund
colorado public radio
Choosing To Find Optimism Amid Anxiety; Preserving History As It Happens
It's something that may be hard to find these days: optimism. Karissa Rund of Englewood says it's all about choice. Her story of inspiration despite overwhelming obstacles.
the denver post
After STEM School shooting, a community must face the trauma following the tragedy
These days – ever since two shooters entered STEM School Highlands Ranch and fired on their classmates — senior Joe Eriqat feels like he is watching a bad television show.
nbc denver
Columbine survivor battles colon cancer with hope
Karissa Rund was 14 when she ran from the shooters at Columbine High School. Now 33, she's running from stage IV colon cancer, a race she's been trying to win for two years.
cbs4 denver
Columbine Survivor Battling Stage 4 Colon Cancer
Karissa Rund says she learned early on, she could feel sorry for herself, or she could keep a positive attitude and tackle any issues in front of her. For the past 20 years, she hasn’t stopped tackling.
The Nook Podcast
A Terrible Privilege; reflecting the Light that is found in the dark with Karissa Rund
nbc denver
Columbine survivor's message of hope
It's been 14 years since a day that changed Karissa Marcum's life forever.
Saturday marks the 14th anniversary since the Columbine High School shooting massacre on April 20, 1999.
the rocky mountain news
Final Salute
lifegate church denver
Peace is possible in pain
A member of LIFEGATE Denver's church testifies to the goodness of God in the midst of deep pain and suffering. During our Names of God series, we discover that Jehovah Rapha is the Lord our Healer. See for yourself, the peace that comes with accepting God's healing on His time and in His ways, not our own.
the denver post
There is more good than bad in the world
“We got locked down again today.”
My niece said it matter of factly. Her school is near Columbine, where I survived the infamous shooting and where I marked the 20th anniversary just over two weeks ago. She’s 14 and her middle school was locked down Tuesday as two shooters opened fire on students at STEM School Highlands Ranch.
