One Medal for Emory

One Medal for Emory

I am hiking for (and with) my mini donkey, Emory. I first met Emory a couple years ago at an equine rescue that I worked at. Emory was rescued by the livestock division of the police due to abuse/neglect and was extremely fearful around people. He would shake in the...
One Medal For Bataan

One Medal For Bataan

The Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sands Missile Range is a one of those races that captured my attention many years ago.  My daughter Casey and I ran and finished the “Heavy Half” of 14.5 miles.  The event is more than a marathon,...
One Medal for Natalia

One Medal for Natalia

Submitted by Heidy A. This year, as I lace up my shoes and prepare to run the Space Coast Marathon, I’m dedicating every single step to my daughter, Natalia – the light of my life, my inspiration, and my guiding star. Natalia is going through something that many of us...
Running for Jong Yong Park

Running for Jong Yong Park

I am running for my father, Jong Yong Park, who is a resilient human being and the greatest father. He was a World War II orphan, a child homeless, and later he became an entrepreneur providing safe home for his family. He provided college tuitions for many...
Running for Jong Yong Park

One Medal for Cliff

Submitted by Andrea B: I ran my 1st Space Coast Marahon in 2012. It was an absolutly amazing race. It was the first full marathon that I had ever completed. In 2013, my friend Cliff was diagnosed with advanced lung cancer. Cliff and I worked together. He became like a...