In November 2007, Catholic Youth Ministry and the CYM Track family lost our dear friend, Jim Blunt. Jim’s passing was a tremendous loss to anyone that was fortunate enough to have met and have known him. Jim coached many different sports in the CYM program for 35 years but his first love was track. Jim lived the purpose of CYM sports of “promoting Christian values” and was an example to so many children in the Diocese of Wilmington. In 2008, the Office for Catholic Youth Ministry instituted the Coach Jim Blunt Memorial Award to recognize individuals in the CYM program that help promote those Christian values and help provide a safe environment for our children.