Denver, CO

Run in Jack Raife's memory. Jack Holden Raife died at the early age of 18 on April 2nd, 2023, from taking his life. Jack was born on November 30th, 2004, in Aspen, Colorado. He joined his family of three in Basalt: his sister and best friend, Makena, his mother, Kathy, and his father, David. He was one of the brightest souls the world has ever known. His love for fashion, airplanes, animals, and piano brought so much love and light into our worlds. He was a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community and went about life with an unapologetic sparkle. After growing up in the Roaring Fork Valley, he spent time in Utah and Boulder, where he met many friends who loved him dearly. In 2022, Jack graduated from Telos Academy a semester early, where he then started an accelerated college career at the University of Colorado Boulder. Jack had a beautiful and bright future and was the sweetest, kindest, most caring, and forgiving soul. He left a positive impact on every life he touched. Jack’s presence lit up every room he walked into, slaying and turning heads. Jack Raife will be deeply missed by his sister, family, and friends […]