A benefit to raise funds for Dylan & Gavin’s Rainbow is about to step off in Lehighton.

Dylan and Gavin’s Rainbow Ministry will holds its Snowflake (and 1-mile option) Race at 9 a.m. Dec. 7 at the Lehighton Recreation Center, 243 S. Eighth St.

There will also be a bake sale, gift cards and themed basket raffle.

For more information, email dylanandgavinsrainbow@gmail.com, or call 610-377-1191,

The announcement came from Lora and Dave Krum, who are Dylan and Gavin’s parents, and also serve as co-president of Dylan and Gavin’s Rainbow.

The Snowflake 5K was inspired by the remembrance of two brothers, Gavin and Dylan Krum, who lost their lives after fast and fierce battles with childhood cancer and its treatments.

In memory of their sons, Dave and Lora Krum created Dylan and Gavin’s Rainbow, which provides support to families with children suffering from chronic conditions.

Dylan and Gavin’s Rainbow is a nonprofit organization that reaches out to families who are experiencing a serious condition of a child, and also to families who have experienced child loss.

The family sponsors this fundraiser because during the difficult days when the Krums’ boys were sick and hospitalized, they were overwhelmed with the generosity and love that surrounded them.

This year, they have added the additional option of participating virtually, in case you cannot make it to the location or on the date.