Go ahead, throw them at her. Oceans, beaches and bicycles. Climbing walls, rowing, yoga, Pilates, even core isometrics. She will tackle them all with a smile on her face and a bounce in her step. Nearly 12 years after she lost her husband and later lost a piece of her, Gini Thomas will continue to inspire. Because Gini Thomas always finds a way.

Joe Thomas was a musician — he was a little older than Gini, and like Gini, talented and carefree. Joe breathed in life just like Gini — they were married on March 12, 2011, in Las Vegas.