2023 Miles of Smiles for Micala
Monday, December 11 – Monday, December 18, 2023
Past event
12:00 PM EST
Ohio
Free · 1 race
Ultra
Event summary
Join us for the uplifting 2023 Miles of Smiles for Micala, a virtual event running from December 11th to December 18th, 2023. This heartwarming challenge invites participants from around the globe to run, bike, jog, or walk in honor of Micala Siler, celebrating her legacy of kindness and compassion. Whether you're a seasoned athlete or just looking to get moving, every mile logged contributes to a meaningful cause.
This year, donations will benefit the Hope and Healing Center for Children of Trauma in Ukraine, partnering with Micala's charity, A Family for Every Orphan. Your participation not only supports this vital initiative but also helps provide assistance to Ukrainian children affected by conflict. With a new t-shirt design inspired by Micala's daughter, 20% of all shirt sales will go directly to the Hope and Healing Center. Don't miss out on this opportunity to carry on Micala's legacy—register today and spread smiles while making a difference!
This year, donations will benefit the Hope and Healing Center for Children of Trauma in Ukraine, partnering with Micala's charity, A Family for Every Orphan. Your participation not only supports this vital initiative but also helps provide assistance to Ukrainian children affected by conflict. With a new t-shirt design inspired by Micala's daughter, 20% of all shirt sales will go directly to the Hope and Healing Center. Don't miss out on this opportunity to carry on Micala's legacy—register today and spread smiles while making a difference!
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2023 Miles of Smiles for Micala
VirtualThis is a virtual event. You will run independently or with friends or family between December 11-December 18. Input your miles on the website each day.
Entries closedMonday, Dec 11, 2023
Free
Organiser's description
The fourth annual MILES OF SMILES FOR MICALA will be held virtually from Monday, December 11th through Monday, December 18th. Please come join us as we run, bike, jog, and walk to log miles in honor of Micala Siler. We will participate in this virtual run "together" from wherever we are in the world. The Challenge starts December 11 and ends just before Micala's birthday, on December 19th.
2023 DONATIONS WILL GO TO _SAVE UKRAINE_'S HOPE AND HEALING CENTER FOR CHILDREN OF TRAUMA
We are partnering with Micala's charity, A Family for Every Orphan, and Save Ukraine to provide comprehensive assistance to Ukrainian children who survived Russian deportation and occupation. Their incredible efforts to rescue Ukrainian children inside Russia were recently featured on 60 minutes https://www.cbsnews.com/video/rescuing-abducted-ukrainian-children-60-minutes-video-2023-11-19. (Click on link to view the segment.)
While certainly not a requirement for run registration, please consider donating directly to our project at the following campaign fund site: CLICK HERE TO DONATE https://afamilyforeveryorphan.kindful.com/?campaign=1281445
20% OF ALL SHIRT SALES (FROM LOCAL 937 INK https://www.937ink.com) WILL GO TO HOPE AND HEALING CENTERS
We also have a new t-shirt design this year that was inspired by Noelle Siler (Micala's daughter, now in 5th grade). Thanks 937 Ink, a local Springboro company, 20% of proceeds from our shirt sales this year will go straight back to the Hope and Healing Center.
T-shirts will be shipped directly to you at your home address. THE ONLINE SHOP IS ONLY OPEN FOR 7 DAYS UNTIL 11-DEC... all shirts will be printed and shipped after the online shop closes. Here's the link to the online shop: BUY APPAREL HERE https://937ink.printavo.com/merch/miles-of-smiles-2023
CARRY ON MICALA'S LEGACY WITH YOUR GIFTS
With a special place in her heart for orphans and the disenfranchised, Micala served as the Executive Director for A Family for Every Orphan for over 10 years. Through her unwavering commitment to others, she helped thousands of orphans find loving families. Micala touched many lives around her. She was selfless and incredibly thoughtful, and she exuded optimism and grace. Her love for others was contagious.
To learn more about A Family for Every Orphan, visit https://afamilyforeveryorphan.org/
2023 DONATIONS WILL GO TO _SAVE UKRAINE_'S HOPE AND HEALING CENTER FOR CHILDREN OF TRAUMA
We are partnering with Micala's charity, A Family for Every Orphan, and Save Ukraine to provide comprehensive assistance to Ukrainian children who survived Russian deportation and occupation. Their incredible efforts to rescue Ukrainian children inside Russia were recently featured on 60 minutes https://www.cbsnews.com/video/rescuing-abducted-ukrainian-children-60-minutes-video-2023-11-19. (Click on link to view the segment.)
While certainly not a requirement for run registration, please consider donating directly to our project at the following campaign fund site: CLICK HERE TO DONATE https://afamilyforeveryorphan.kindful.com/?campaign=1281445
20% OF ALL SHIRT SALES (FROM LOCAL 937 INK https://www.937ink.com) WILL GO TO HOPE AND HEALING CENTERS
We also have a new t-shirt design this year that was inspired by Noelle Siler (Micala's daughter, now in 5th grade). Thanks 937 Ink, a local Springboro company, 20% of proceeds from our shirt sales this year will go straight back to the Hope and Healing Center.
T-shirts will be shipped directly to you at your home address. THE ONLINE SHOP IS ONLY OPEN FOR 7 DAYS UNTIL 11-DEC... all shirts will be printed and shipped after the online shop closes. Here's the link to the online shop: BUY APPAREL HERE https://937ink.printavo.com/merch/miles-of-smiles-2023
CARRY ON MICALA'S LEGACY WITH YOUR GIFTS
With a special place in her heart for orphans and the disenfranchised, Micala served as the Executive Director for A Family for Every Orphan for over 10 years. Through her unwavering commitment to others, she helped thousands of orphans find loving families. Micala touched many lives around her. She was selfless and incredibly thoughtful, and she exuded optimism and grace. Her love for others was contagious.
To learn more about A Family for Every Orphan, visit https://afamilyforeveryorphan.org/
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2023 Miles of Smiles for Micala
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