About Us

The Bruner Bunch

Established 1996

A gym is where our story began. As a freshman, little did I know just how much collegiate ball would change my life forever.  Shooting around after practice one day, a football captain stepped onto the court and took my breath away. It was far more than a friendly game of one-on-one.
It was the beginning...our first date, that lead to almost 25 years of marriage, 5 kids, 6 dogs, 11 moves, medical school, Obstetrics/Gynecology residency and our final home together. Matt and I celebrated many milestones & goals achieved, pushed through heartaches & disappointments; every valley and mountain top in between.

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November 21, 2021 a moment in time that changed it all...
 

A moment I found myself standing in ashes of tragedy. 
THREE loved ones gone in a split second.

A moment frozen in time. A defining moment.

Life-altering, breath-taking, spirit-crushing, forever gone. 

Overwhelmed with choices and decisions, forks in the road and an uncharted journey ahead. Time stood still. Saturated in grief, I saw beauty. I choose purpose, drive and passion because of community support, the stories and the endless encouragement. The evidence of hundreds of little people that my husband had a hand in delivering as babies drawing their first breath. As he took his last, the aspiration and need to show how much we care- about and for- those around us grew exponentially. Because- only thing we get to take with us, in the end, is our relationships. The most valuable thing on earth.

It’s what brought us together on the college basketball court- changed the course and enriched my life deeply. Through our years as parents, so many relationships formed, life changing moments and lessons learn. No matter the level of athleticism, it’s a place that brings people together, where learning never ends, growing is infinite and love goes beyond a game or competitive sport.

November 20, 1995- our first date
November 20, 2021- the last full day together

Twenty- six years together. Exactly.

Started with a moment that took my breath away,

now serves as a lifetime memory.
Ended in a moment that took Matt’s breath away,

now serves as the purpose to survive life itself.
Bringing people together with purpose,

creating and capturing life-changing moments.
Being kind, caring, and brave; trying to do the right thing;

for my kids, my family, my community.
I’m in my ELEMENT, doing what I love, caring FOR and ABOUT those I love.