In Loving Memory of Lora Beth — Join Team Lo

My name is Jaime Meltzer, and I lost my sister and best friend, Lora Beth, to a ruptured brain aneurysm in January 2022. She was vibrant and full of life that Sunday morning. By 11:30 a.m., everything changed — a sudden rupture took her from us far too soon.

There isn’t a moment that passes when I don’t think about her. The grief is immense, but I’ve chosen to channel that pain into purpose. After her passing, I discovered The Bee Foundation for Brain Aneurysm Prevention — a nonprofit dedicated to funding research and raising awareness so that other families don't have to endure this kind of loss.

I invite you to join Team Lo at the Queen of Prussia Race 10K/5K on September 7th. Together, we can honor Lora’s memory and support The Bee Foundation’s mission: to create a world where brain aneurysm ruptures no longer end in tragedy.

EVENT DETAILS

• Sunday, September 7th, 2025 @ 7:30am
• King of Prussia Town Center, PA
• 10K/5K Run/Walk for Women

WHAT TO EXPECT

Once registered for the Queen Bees Team, TBF register you for the Queen of Prussia 10K/5K and you will receive a confirmation email with your official race registration. Race details will be sent from both TBF and the Queen of Prussia as we get closer to the race date. 

About Lora ("Lo")

Lora Beth (née LaBriola), age 43, of Media, PA, passed away suddenly on January 18, 2022. She was a beloved wife to Dwayne Ritchie for 16 years, a devoted mother to Samantha, Meredith, and Olivia, and a cherished daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. Her kindness, laughter, and love for her family are forever etched in our hearts.

To learn more about her life and legacy, please visit her [Memorial Page].

How You Can Help

• Donate: Every dollar supports life-saving research and awareness efforts.

• Join Us: Walk or run with Team Lo on race day. Every step makes a difference.

• Share: Help us spread the word by sharing this page with your network.

Your support means the world. Thank you for helping us honor Lora’s memory — and for standing with us in the fight to prevent more lives from being cut short.

With heartfelt gratitude,
Jaime Meltzer, Team Lo & The Bee Foundation