Kelly’s volunteer duties with the March of Dimes involve inviting the area team mascots to appear at the WalkAmerica walk in April. She wound up exchanging emails with Jason Ray, who protrays UNC’s mascot, Rameses.
Kelly was shocked to hear that Jason was hit by a car Friday and critically injured. He’s now in a coma and showing few signs of life.
Please keep Jason and his family in your thoughts and prayers, y’all.
[Update (3/26):] Jason Ray passed away this morning. Sad. See the link above for memorial information.