National Pancreatic Cancer Foundation 1 Mile Walk
- Date Sat 3rd May 2025
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan
- Price $22.70
- Races 1 race
- Distances 1 Mile
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Event summary
Join us on Saturday, May 3rd, 2025, for the National Pancreatic Cancer Foundation 1 Mile Walk, taking place at the scenic Grosse Pointe South High School Track in Grosse Pointe Farms, Wayne. This heartfelt event not only promotes awareness and support for pancreatic cancer but also honors the memory of the beloved coach, Mike Novak, who dedicated his life to nurturing young athletes. Participants will have the opportunity to walk a mile in a community united by love, remembrance, and hope, as we celebrate Mike's legacy and the impact he had on so many lives. This event promises to be an uplifting experience, bringing together families, friends, and supporters in a collective effort to make a difference. Come join us for this inspiring day filled with camaraderie and purpose!
Organiser's Description
SATURDAY, MAY 3RD
GROSSE POINTE SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL TRACK
THIS YEAR MARKS THE FIRST SEASON THAT THE GROSSE POINTE SOUTH T&F PROGRAMS WILL BE WITHOUT OUR LONGTIME, BELOVED COACH, MIKE NOVAK, WHO PASSED AWAY LAST SUMMER AFTER A LONG BATTLE WITH PANCREATIC CANCER.
MIKE WAS A TRUE BLUE DEVIL, A MAN DEDICATED TO THE SPORT OF RUNNING BUT MORE IMPORTANTLY, PASSIONATE ABOUT HELPING YOUNG ATHLETES BECOME THE BEST VERSION OF THEMSELVES.
A LONG-TIME EDUCATOR AND COACH, HE IMPACTED THE LIVES OF COUNTLESS INDIVIDUALS. HE WAS A TRUE HERO. MIKE WAS ALSO A FANTASY AUTHOR OF THREE NOVELS (WANDERING WIZARD SERIES)
WAS OFTEN CALLED GANDALF; THIS MEET IS OUR HUMBLE ATTEMPT HONOR HIS LEGACY.
THE 1 MILE WALK WILL TAKE PLACE PRIOR TO THE 1ST ANNUAL WANDERING WIZARD TRACK AND FIELD INVITATIONAL.
GROSSE POINTE SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL TRACK
THIS YEAR MARKS THE FIRST SEASON THAT THE GROSSE POINTE SOUTH T&F PROGRAMS WILL BE WITHOUT OUR LONGTIME, BELOVED COACH, MIKE NOVAK, WHO PASSED AWAY LAST SUMMER AFTER A LONG BATTLE WITH PANCREATIC CANCER.
MIKE WAS A TRUE BLUE DEVIL, A MAN DEDICATED TO THE SPORT OF RUNNING BUT MORE IMPORTANTLY, PASSIONATE ABOUT HELPING YOUNG ATHLETES BECOME THE BEST VERSION OF THEMSELVES.
A LONG-TIME EDUCATOR AND COACH, HE IMPACTED THE LIVES OF COUNTLESS INDIVIDUALS. HE WAS A TRUE HERO. MIKE WAS ALSO A FANTASY AUTHOR OF THREE NOVELS (WANDERING WIZARD SERIES)
WAS OFTEN CALLED GANDALF; THIS MEET IS OUR HUMBLE ATTEMPT HONOR HIS LEGACY.
THE 1 MILE WALK WILL TAKE PLACE PRIOR TO THE 1ST ANNUAL WANDERING WIZARD TRACK AND FIELD INVITATIONAL.
National Pancreatic Cancer Foundation 1 Mile Walk
