Her Story

Where it began

Adrian grew up in Moriches, Long Island, and graduated from William Floyd High School, where she excelled both academically and athletically. Her talent and drive took her to Concordia College New York, where she played collegiate soccer and earned her degree in education, beginning the path she would follow for the rest of her life.

In the classroom

For nearly twenty years, Adrian poured her heart into the Shoreham-Wading River School District as an elementary and middle school teacher. She brought warmth, patience, and a belief that every child deserved to feel seen, supported, and capable to every classroom. Students remember her not only as an exceptional educator, but as someone who celebrated their strengths and guided them through challenges with kindness and understanding.

The heart of her family

At home, Adrian was the heart of her family. She married her husband, Timothy Gilmore, in 2009, and together they raised three children: Kayla, Cameron, and Colby. Her daughter Kayla, a collegiate lacrosse player living with diabetes, often calls her mother her greatest role model, the person who taught her determination, compassion, and courage. Adrian’s devotion to her family was immeasurable, and her love shaped every part of their lives.

A light that continues

Adrian’s sudden passing from a brain aneurysm in April 2025 brought profound grief to her students, athletes, colleagues, and community, but it also revealed the incredible impact she made. Tributes poured in from all corners of Long Island. Former players said she changed their lives, and families described her as a guiding light for their children. Her example of service, encouragement, and kindness continues to inspire all who knew her.

The Adrian Weger Gilmore Foundation was created to honor her heart by helping others, a reflection of the life she lived every day. Through the annual Gilmore Game, community blood drives, scholarships and grants for students, teachers, and coaches, and programs that support families and promote diabetes and brain aneurysm awareness, Adrian’s spirit lives on. She remains a beacon of hope, compassion, and strength for the community she loved so deeply.