History of Tyler's Run
Tyler Frey was born on Oct. 30th, 1996, the third son of Mark and
Kelly Frey and the younger brother to Josh and Cody. Just 12 days
after his first Christmas on January 6th, 1997, Tyler died from SIDS
(Sudden Infant Death Syndrome). Tyler had just been given a clean bill
of health at his 2 month check up. Tyler died at the tender age of 68
days old.
That very same year Tyler’s uncle, Bob Duncan, of Wheelie Fun decided
to hold a 5K Run/Walk and Duathlon in loving memory of Tyler. We all
wanted Tyler to be remembered in a special way. With Bob’s determination
and the help of family and friends the 1st. annual Tyler’s Run was held
at Lebanon Raceway on Oct. 11th, 1997. Bob raised $12,000.00 and we were
off and running. We have since moved the event to Miami Whitewater Park,
Harrison, Ohio. The park’s size allows all of the walking and running
to take place inside the park.
Our family has two goals:
- That Tyler be remembered and
- that SIDS be conquered.
Neither you nor I can change history….but we can try to change the future.