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 | Feb 5, 2026 | The Runner's Bib, Uncategorized
One Medal x USAFit Albuquerque: Who are you running for? One Medal is proud to be a 2026 sponsor of USAFIT Albuquerque. We believe progress doesn’t happen alone—it happens when someone shows up, encourages you on, and reminds you that the effort matters. USAFit...
by Tom Garrity | Aug 13, 2025 | The Runner's Bib, Uncategorized
I am running the Rio Grande One Medal 5k for my daughter Tori, who is serving in the United States Air Force. She is currently deployed overseas. Even from across the world, she continues to be my greatest source of strength. Her courage, dedication, and unwavering...
by Tom Garrity | May 11, 2025 | The Runner's Bib
Submitted by Jenniyuh who ran in the One Medal 5K I give this medal to my grandpa’s brother, Danny Sanchez. He died on his motorcycle when he was hit by a drunk driver.. I want to dedicate this medal to him to raise awareness about drunk driving. Danny loved people...
by Tom Garrity | May 4, 2025 | The Runner's Bib
Submitted by Geri-Lynn I will be running the 2025 Lilly Barrack Ladies Night One Medal 5k in memory of my cousin, Loren Dils. Loren was a 2011 University of New Mexico Hall of Honor inductee and a longtime assistant Lobo Tennis coach, who died on 11/3/21 at the age of...
