Foster the Family 5k & Family Fun Day - Grand Rapids
- Date Sat 7th June 2025
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Price $11.60 - $38.10
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the Foster the Family 5K & Family Fun Day on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at Creekside Park in Grand Rapids, Kent! This exciting event is not just about running; it's a celebration of community spirit and support for foster families in the area. Participants can choose to take part in the timed 5K race starting at 9:30 AM or the fun run for children 13 and under at 9:00 AM.
The day promises a blend of fitness, fun, and philanthropy, with a Family Fun Day kicking off at 10:00 AM. Enjoy a variety of activities, food, and the chance to connect with local foster and adoptive families. Plus, fundraisers have the opportunity to receive registration credits and be entered into a drawing for great prizes! Your participation helps provide essential support and care for foster families, making a difference in the lives of children in need. Come together for a day of joy, community, and making lasting memories!
The day promises a blend of fitness, fun, and philanthropy, with a Family Fun Day kicking off at 10:00 AM. Enjoy a variety of activities, food, and the chance to connect with local foster and adoptive families. Plus, fundraisers have the opportunity to receive registration credits and be entered into a drawing for great prizes! Your participation helps provide essential support and care for foster families, making a difference in the lives of children in need. Come together for a day of joy, community, and making lasting memories!
Organiser's Description
Foster the Family GR is looking forward to hosting their annual Foster the Family 5K and Family Fun Day on Saturday, June 7 at Creekside Park.
Foster the Family GR provides immediate emergency support and long-term holistic care to foster families and children in the Grand Rapids area. Our dedicated staff and team of committed volunteers deliver practical necessities to the doorstep of a foster family immediately after the placement of a child in the home. Our Foster Care Packages provide everything the child needs, from pajamas and clothing to hygiene necessities and comfort items, as well as a meal for the entire family.
Along with meeting practical needs, we provide wraparound care to the foster parents and family through community, education, and special events. With a growing network of families, our team works tirelessly to bring local foster families the support they need and deserve.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
PACKET PICK UP - 8:00 AM
TIMED 5K - 9:30 AM
13 & UNDER FUN RUN - 9:00 AM
FAMILY FUN DAY -10:00 AM
FUND-RAISE AND RECEIVE FREE REGISTRATION AND MORE!
5K PARTICIPANTS: RAISE $150 AND YOU WILL RECEIVE A $35 CREDIT FOR YOUR REGISTRATION.
FUN RUN PARTICIPANTS: RAISE $100 AND YOU WILL RECEIVE A $10 CREDIT FOR YOUR REGISTRATION.
_*YOU WILL BE PROMPTED IN THE SIGN UP TO SET UP YOUR FUNDRAISING PAGE THAT CAN BE SHARED ON ALL SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS. IF YOU WANT A PHYSICAL PLEDGE SHEET, ONE CAN BE PROVIDED FOR YOU. _
_**RAISE MORE THAN $150 AND BE PLACED INTO A DRAWING FOR GIFT CARDS, FOSTER THE FAMILY SWAG, AND SO MUCH MORE!_
REGISTRATION FEE FOR 5K/FUN RUN
5K ADULT: $35 (INCLUDES COMMEMORATIVE T-SHIRT AND GENERAL ADMISSION TO FAMILY FUN DAY)
FUN RUN (FOR 13 & UNDER ONLY): $10 (INCLUDES COMMEMORATIVE T-SHIRT AND GENERAL ADMISSION TO FAMILY FUN DAY)
REGISTRATION FOR THE FAMILY FUN DAY
JOIN US FOR THE FAMILY FUN DAY ACTIVITIES.
GENERAL ADMISSION: $10 (T-SHIRT AND PARTICIPATION IN THE 5K AND FUN RUN ARE NOT INCLUDED)
AWARDS will be given to the overall top 3 male and female finishers and top 3 male and female 13 & under finishers.
We believe that everyone has a role to play in caring for these children and families and are passionate about connecting businesses, individuals, and groups in the community to the foster families in need of their support. At our annual Foster the Family 5K Fundraiser and Fun Run on June 7th, we are excited to be able to connect with local foster and adoptive families and the community at large for a day of fun, while also raising support to continue the work that we are doing. Foster and adoptive families coming together with each other, making memories as a family unit with other families like their own, is a truly special opportunity! Along with a fun-filled day of food, a children's fun run, and special activities, this event provides YOU with the opportunity to partner with us in our mission, providing joy to children in foster care and offering a welcoming community to foster families.
All charitable donations are tax-deductible (Foster the Family, Inc. is a registered 501c3 non-profit. TAX ID: 81-3695278).
Foster the Family GR provides immediate emergency support and long-term holistic care to foster families and children in the Grand Rapids area. Our dedicated staff and team of committed volunteers deliver practical necessities to the doorstep of a foster family immediately after the placement of a child in the home. Our Foster Care Packages provide everything the child needs, from pajamas and clothing to hygiene necessities and comfort items, as well as a meal for the entire family.
Along with meeting practical needs, we provide wraparound care to the foster parents and family through community, education, and special events. With a growing network of families, our team works tirelessly to bring local foster families the support they need and deserve.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
PACKET PICK UP - 8:00 AM
TIMED 5K - 9:30 AM
13 & UNDER FUN RUN - 9:00 AM
FAMILY FUN DAY -10:00 AM
FUND-RAISE AND RECEIVE FREE REGISTRATION AND MORE!
5K PARTICIPANTS: RAISE $150 AND YOU WILL RECEIVE A $35 CREDIT FOR YOUR REGISTRATION.
FUN RUN PARTICIPANTS: RAISE $100 AND YOU WILL RECEIVE A $10 CREDIT FOR YOUR REGISTRATION.
_*YOU WILL BE PROMPTED IN THE SIGN UP TO SET UP YOUR FUNDRAISING PAGE THAT CAN BE SHARED ON ALL SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS. IF YOU WANT A PHYSICAL PLEDGE SHEET, ONE CAN BE PROVIDED FOR YOU. _
_**RAISE MORE THAN $150 AND BE PLACED INTO A DRAWING FOR GIFT CARDS, FOSTER THE FAMILY SWAG, AND SO MUCH MORE!_
REGISTRATION FEE FOR 5K/FUN RUN
5K ADULT: $35 (INCLUDES COMMEMORATIVE T-SHIRT AND GENERAL ADMISSION TO FAMILY FUN DAY)
FUN RUN (FOR 13 & UNDER ONLY): $10 (INCLUDES COMMEMORATIVE T-SHIRT AND GENERAL ADMISSION TO FAMILY FUN DAY)
REGISTRATION FOR THE FAMILY FUN DAY
JOIN US FOR THE FAMILY FUN DAY ACTIVITIES.
GENERAL ADMISSION: $10 (T-SHIRT AND PARTICIPATION IN THE 5K AND FUN RUN ARE NOT INCLUDED)
AWARDS will be given to the overall top 3 male and female finishers and top 3 male and female 13 & under finishers.
We believe that everyone has a role to play in caring for these children and families and are passionate about connecting businesses, individuals, and groups in the community to the foster families in need of their support. At our annual Foster the Family 5K Fundraiser and Fun Run on June 7th, we are excited to be able to connect with local foster and adoptive families and the community at large for a day of fun, while also raising support to continue the work that we are doing. Foster and adoptive families coming together with each other, making memories as a family unit with other families like their own, is a truly special opportunity! Along with a fun-filled day of food, a children's fun run, and special activities, this event provides YOU with the opportunity to partner with us in our mission, providing joy to children in foster care and offering a welcoming community to foster families.
All charitable donations are tax-deductible (Foster the Family, Inc. is a registered 501c3 non-profit. TAX ID: 81-3695278).
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