the liz goodman logelin memorial 5k.
people around the
world united in
remembering a woman
few of them ever knew.
she
would be so proud.
an amazing tribute
that, in some way,
helped ease the pain.
to those of you at the
lake calhoun in the mpls…
it was so nice meeting/seeing you.
thank you, thank you,
thank you,
to everyone who participated
around the world.
and thank you especially
to those who
worked so hard
to get this thing
organized in such a
short period of time.
looking forward to
an even bigger event
next year,
the following year,
years to come.
few words from me today
(fewer than usual),
but lots of photos from
everywhere can be seen here.
you can see a video
of one of the nyc
events here.
all i can really
say is
thank you.
(info. to follow soon re: distribution of the extremely generous donations).
31 Comments
Yay! I am so please so many people took part, it gave me the warm fuzzies to be a very small part of something so wonderful. I loved all the photos and am amazed at the turnout at the lake, what a fabulous gathering of creeeps!
I read somewhere that you were interviewed for TV, is there footage we can see of that?
as always
Keep on Keeping on
incredible.
and a BIG THANK YOU for allowing us creepy strangers to partake in your journey through life.
i for one, am very blessed.
so glad there was a nice turn out!
Thanks to all who organized it… I am so glad that I got to be a part!
HOLA Matt
Buen dia
Thank YOU for allowing us to share your journey!
It is an honour to be part of this amazing community!
Happy b-week to Ms. Maddy!
Enjoy
Sol
I loved being a part of such a special tribute to Liz.
I can’t wait for you to catch up so we can get some six month Madeline stats!
Simply amazing!
I wish we hadn’t met this way ~ but am thankful all the same. My husband is grateful as well as because of you I am striving to make our lives that much better.
So glad I could be a part of the LGLM5K ~ and you are right on – next year, and all the years to come…it’s only going to get better and better!
Incredible. People around the WORLD walking in your beautiful wife’s memory. A testament to how much this blog has changed people’s lives.
Happy 6 months, Madeline!
I’m honored to be a creep/stranger/friend.
Looking forward to many more adventures that will help ease some pain.
Cheers.
Go pork.
Fuck those asshats.
It was truly an honor to walk/chase my children in memory of Liz and in support of you and Madeline.
My thoughts and prayers are with you two every day…. I pray that with time comes strength and peace. You and Madeline deserve the best.
Kristen
Matt: I have been reading your blogs for at least a couple of months now, my daughter in law got me hooked. As a mother and now a grandmother I just want to say what a wonderful job you are doing with Maddie. And what a wonderful tribute to Liz to have the race. Continued blessings on you and Madeline.
God Bless Dot K.
Thanks for all of the pics, everyone! If you haven’t indicated where the picture was taken, it isn’t too late! We would love to know where you were walking.
Not many words needed, the pictures say it all. What a beautiful tribute to a beautiful woman. Tears and hugs, forever changed.
Hi all – I’ve just looked through many of the photos on the flickr site and some of them made me nearly cry. The beauty of the flowers around the world, the efforts made by so many to honour someone, as Matt himself said, that so few of us knew is incredibly moving. It says something to me that people need this, need to be able to help others (perhaps in a selfish way because it helps ourselves feel better?) and will go to great measures to do so. What an interesting virtual community this has created.
What an amazing tribute.
I also loved being a part of something special. I never knew Liz but from what you have described she was an amazing person.
Im looking forward to next year. I only wish i was able to meet you and the awesome people in MN.
Take care and give hugs to Madeline.
I absolutely LOVE the video that was done in Central Park! Way to go to the women that created it!!!!!
You are so welcome, it was great to meet you, Madeline and your families. It was certainly heart warming to see so many people come to show their support. You have touched so many people and really out life into perspective. Thank you! Happy birthday week to Madeline
It was an awesome day and very cool meeting you and Maddy. What a wonderful tribute to Liz and I was honored to be a part of it. I was looking for some type of news coverage since channel 5 asked to interview you while you were talking to us but I didn’t see anything.
It’s awesome, Matt. Just plain effin’ awesome. It is so incredibly moving to see people from all around the world taking part in this. From urban streets to the rolling hills of Ireland, Liz has made her mark on this world. You are making her proud, Matt…I am very, very sure of that.
indeed incredible – much love.
I have goosebumps reading this post and all the responses. Such an awesome thing to happen from something so sad and tragic. Matt and Maddy are always in my thoughts and prayers, was such an honor to walk for Liz. It would be cool to make it to the MN next year, I was born in St Paul and my parents are from up north, Keewatin and Nashwauk. They know Lake Calhoun area very well. Maybe……..
what an amazing tribute and what a beautiful day it was! it fucking sucks that there are so many walking a similar path with you, but grateful that we can help and support.
happy 27/52 to miss baby thighs!!
(((hugs)))
Just noticed the cuss-o-meter on the right. Love it.
I am glad you have let us in to share in your happiness, pain, and life in general. You, Liz, and Madeline make me strive to be a better person. Thank you thank you thank you Matt! Go creeps!
Amy from Louisville in the KY
Hey Matt,
I had hoped to meet up with the creeps at the Calhoun but landed in ND for that weekend so I did my own private walk/run with a friend and my kids in Fargo. It was interesting explaining to my kids why I was dragging them away from their grandparents to go for a walk/run/scooter ride for an hour. Once I explained the whole thing about Liz, Madeline, and you, I realized how we should truly never take any of our loved ones for granted. I hope the kids also gained a bit of that perspective as well. No matter how you slice it, it was a gorgeous day to be walking in memory of an inspirational woman and an amazing family.
Thanks for sharing Liz’s memory with us who never knew her. Will post a pic or two of the Fargo participants… Woo Hooo!
Karmen
awesome video of the NY walk & pics…Liz will not be forgotten with so many strangers/creeps world wide thinking of you and Maddie. If she ever wanted to leave a mark on the world, she certainly has. And they say one person can’t change the world. heh! yea right,huh?!
Keep on keeping on Matt & Maddie.
Thank You for sharing your story and life with us everyday and for sharing Liz and Madeline with us. Thank you for allowing us to be part of your journey and for being open to the kindness of so many stranger friends. It was wonderful to be a part of this tribute to Liz. Christine D.
our walk meant so much to us that Day Matt.
My mother took us to a beautiful spot I had never been- which is hard when you live in an area isolated by water..still it was new..
and gorgeous.
A profoundly sacred event- to remember a woman who touched the lives of many- form what Matt has shown us of Liz- her kindness alone made the world better for everyone she met.
that is a gift.
so THANK YOU to Liz-.. to her mother and father for giving her life.
Thank you to Matt and Madeline for sharing so much with us..
and the organizers.. thank you so much!
in La’Kesh…
Matt,
i just saw the video Lauren made of you and Madeline in NYC. Goosebumps! Thanks for sharing your life with us… for sharing Liz and Madeline with us. Great job Lauren! Have a great week Matt and Maddy!
WOW – the world is a pretty fucking kick ass place if you ask me. I’m humbled to see that people care… there is hope for mankind.
My wife and 2 kids were out of town so I ran all by myself. Unfortunately I didn’t get any pics. However, St. Louis was represented and honored to be partaking in such an amazing movement of thoughtfulness, generosity, kindness and compassion.
Be well,
David