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During the Courageous Kids Invitational, BYU track and field athletes -- including 2024 US Olympian James Corrigan -- saw first-hand the courage and resilience of Utah kids who are battling illness or physical challenges. "The Courageous Kids Invitational is an amazing event where we celebrate some amazing kids that have gone or are going through some very hard challenges," said BYU director of track and field Ed Eyestone. "The families behind these children also are incredible. I'm very grateful for my athletes to interact with these remarkable people at an event like this."

The invitational, which allows kids of all abilities to run and participate in track and field events alongside collegiate athletes, is a favorite service event for BYU student-athletes.

Background on Courageous Kids Invitational:
Tammy (Kirby) Bowers, a former BYU pole vaulter (2000-02), teamed-up with the Cougar track and field program to found the event in 2011. Bowers and former BYU multi-athlete Marsha Mark (1996-98) have combined to organize Courageous Kids nearly each year since. The 2024 invitatational celebrated Liam Losee, a 10-year old who has down syndrome. Liam enjoys running and competing in the annual event. This year's motto that came from Liam was 'Always Looking Forward'.