One Medal for Danny

One Medal for Danny

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...
One Medal for Loren Dils

One Medal for Loren Dils

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...
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...