Karen Thomas

Our first Resilience Ride was something special. A quiet morning on the water. Families arriving with open hearts. Salt Run calm and steady around us. We partnered with Anastasia Watersports to bring this experience to life, and their team helped make the morning feel safe, supported, and meaningful. Tracy, our guide, taught us about the wildlife, the tides, and the resilience woven into Salt Run itself. It set the tone for everything that followed. We spent time kayaking together, moving at...

The shoreline showed up for us on May 2nd. Waves crashing, dolphins surfacing in the distance, dogs tugging at leashes, kids laughing, families walking together, runners of every age moving with purpose. It all came together in a way that felt bigger than a first year event. It felt like community in motion. From the start line to the final finishers, the morning carried a steady rhythm of remembrance and resilience. Some ran for loved ones they have lost. Some ran for themselves. Some ran...

This past week marked a milestone for the Tidal Resilience Foundation — our first-ever Spring Break Resilience Week and our first Spring Oyster Roast fundraiser. What unfolded was more than a series of events. It was a living, breathing reminder of why TRF exists: to create spaces where grieving families feel supported, connected, and seen. From ocean adventures to shared meals, from quiet moments of courage to loud bursts of laughter, this week was filled with memories we’ll carry forward...