by Tom Garrity | Aug 16, 2026 | The Runner's Bib
Brigitte ran the 2026 Rio Grande One Medal 5k on August 9, 2026 for her son Leo. I am running this 5K for my son Leo! At 20 weeks pregnant I found out that my son was going to be born with a cleft lip and palate. He decided to grace us early by making my...
by Tom Garrity | Aug 16, 2026 | The Runner's Bib
Geri Lynn ran the 2026 Rio Grande One Medal 5k on August 9, 2026 in memory of Trey, who died in May, 2026 of childhood cancer. Here is a memoir provided by his mother, Karole & cousin, Saraht: Trey Edmonds was truly a one-of-a-kind soul. He was...
by Tom Garrity | Jun 20, 2026 | The Runner's Bib
At age 22 I gave birth to twin boys. My son Thomas was delivered dead.My son Matthew was born with no brain, only a brain stem. He was able to feel pain, know when he was hungry, and knew the sound of my voice as I cared for him.He was legally blind and deaf.He never...
by Tom Garrity | Jun 20, 2026 | The Runner's Bib
My co-worker who is an avid hiker and indoor rock climber was recently involved in a horrific accident. She fell 40 feet while at an indoor gym. She has spent the past 5 weeks in a trauma ICU in very serious condition. Her anticipated recovery time is 6 months to a...
by Tom Garrity | May 7, 2026 | Uncategorized
I am running the Lilly Barrack Ladies Night One Medal 5K out of respect for my friend Roseanne M. and her late daughter Emily. Roseanne and her family lost Emily to Angiosarcoma in January of 2022. Emily was only 27 years old and was a wonderfully loving, kind,...
