Quinn Fike on a Colorado River trip through the Grand Canyon.
Gary and Mary Fike, longtime supporters of the Grand Canyon Trust, share a deep love for the Grand Canyon. Determined to imprint that love on their two teenage children, they embarked on a family trip of a lifetime through the canyon on the Colorado River in May.
Quinn, their 16-year-old daughter, was poised to make her mark on the world. She thrived in school, cared deeply for others, and treasured the wonders of the outdoor world. Tragically, within days of returning from their river trip, Quinn lost her life in a hiking accident. She will be missed by all who circled in her orbit.
To honor Quinn’s life, Gary and Mary contributed a generous gift to their family named endowment. The Fike Family Endowment, and Quinn’s memory, will live on in perpetuity through the Trust’s work protecting the Grand Canyon for future generations. “Quinn would have loved it — I’m quite sure,” shared Mary.
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