To us, she was a wife, a mother, a daughter, a sister, and a best friend. She had the biggest heart, always putting others before herself, always lifting someone up, always finding a way to help in any moment she could. She was the strongest and most compassionate person we have ever known.
Long before she was a teacher or a coach, she was a Weger, growing up in Moriches and carrying the values of home into everything she did. She spent her life giving back to the Long Island community that raised her. She uplifted her students, her players, her colleagues, and every person lucky enough to cross her path. She had an incredible gift for helping people see their own strength, especially in the moments when they felt overwhelmed or alone.
When we lost her in April 2025, our community wrapped us in love, just as she had done for so many throughout her life. Students she encouraged, players she coached and believed in, families she supported, and friends she comforted all shared their stories with us. Through them, we realized her impact was far larger than even we knew.
That outpouring of love is why the Adrian Weger Gilmore Foundation exists. What began as Kayla’s idea to honor her mom’s heart by helping others has become something our whole family carries together. Whether a family is facing a medical emergency, financial hardship, unexpected tragedy, or simply a difficult chapter in life, we want them to feel what Adrian gave so naturally: hope, comfort, and strength.
Through the Gilmore Game, our community blood drives, and scholarships and grants for students, teachers, and coaches, we are bringing people together, something she did better than anyone. This foundation is how we carry her forward, continuing her legacy of compassion and making sure her light keeps shining.
Thank you for being part of this mission. Your support doesn’t just help families. It keeps Adrian’s heart alive in the world.
