Miles for Miracles 5k
Saturday, May 9, 2026
Past event
10:00 AM EDT
Harrison Twp, Michigan
$27.50 · 1 race
5km
Event summary
Join us for the vibrant Miles for Miracles 5K run on Saturday, May 9, 2026, in Harrison Township, Macomb! This exciting event is not just a race; it's a heartfelt initiative aimed at raising funds for Corewell Health Children's, a vital resource for pediatric care in Southeast Michigan. Participants can choose to run, walk, or cheer, all while supporting the compassionate care provided to children in our community.
The Miles for Miracles 5K is organized by two dedicated students from the Gene L. Klida Utica Academy for International Studies, inspired by their own experiences and the stories of those around them. Every dollar raised will directly benefit local children, funding essential services such as Child Life Services, advanced incubators for premature infants, and free cardiac screenings for student athletes. Join us in making a difference and building a stronger, kinder community—together, we can help improve the lives of countless children!
The Miles for Miracles 5K is organized by two dedicated students from the Gene L. Klida Utica Academy for International Studies, inspired by their own experiences and the stories of those around them. Every dollar raised will directly benefit local children, funding essential services such as Child Life Services, advanced incubators for premature infants, and free cardiac screenings for student athletes. Join us in making a difference and building a stronger, kinder community—together, we can help improve the lives of countless children!
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Miles for Miracles 5k
Incl. $2.50 Fee
Entries closed10:00 AM EDT
$27.50
Organiser's description
Welcome! We are Kayla Kelley and Elle Shimmell, students at the Gene L. Klida Utica Academy for International Studies, and the organizers of the Miles for Miracles 5K run created as part of our Creativity, Activity, and Service (CAS) graduation requirement. This event is dedicated to raising funds for Corewell Health Childrens and honoring the patients, families, and medical professionals who provide compassionate care to children in our community. Inspired by our own medical experiences and the stories of those close to us, this project is deeply meaningful. Our hope is to bring people together to support a cause that impacts so many lives. Whether you choose to run, walk, or cheer from the sidelines, your participation helps build a stronger and more caring community.
Children's Miracle Network (CMN) Hospitals is a non-profit organization dedicated to saving and improving the lives of pediatric patients by raising funds for children's hospitals across North America. Each year, 170 partner hospitals provide the finest medical care, life- saving research and preventative education to help over 32 million kids overcome diseases and injuries of every kind. Corewell Health Children's has been the only CMN affiliated hospital in Southeast Michigan since 1988. For our fundraiser, 100% of proceeds will stay local to help kids who are treated at Corewell Health Children's.
Funds help to support:
* Child Life Services: Specialists who reduce stress and fear for hospitalized children through therapy and support.
* Giraffe Incubators: State-of-the-art incubators protecting premature infants in the NICU.
* Pediatric Rehabilitation Bike Day: Customized bikes that aid physical therapy and inclusion for kids.
* Student Heart Check Program: Free cardiac screenings for student athletes to detect hidden heart issues.
Children's Miracle Network (CMN) Hospitals is a non-profit organization dedicated to saving and improving the lives of pediatric patients by raising funds for children's hospitals across North America. Each year, 170 partner hospitals provide the finest medical care, life- saving research and preventative education to help over 32 million kids overcome diseases and injuries of every kind. Corewell Health Children's has been the only CMN affiliated hospital in Southeast Michigan since 1988. For our fundraiser, 100% of proceeds will stay local to help kids who are treated at Corewell Health Children's.
Funds help to support:
* Child Life Services: Specialists who reduce stress and fear for hospitalized children through therapy and support.
* Giraffe Incubators: State-of-the-art incubators protecting premature infants in the NICU.
* Pediatric Rehabilitation Bike Day: Customized bikes that aid physical therapy and inclusion for kids.
* Student Heart Check Program: Free cardiac screenings for student athletes to detect hidden heart issues.
Location
31300 Metro Pkwy, Harrison Township, 48045, MI, United States
Miles for Miracles 5k
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