Annual 5K to support Children’s of Alabama
An upcoming race will help provide care for children across the nation seeking medical attention through Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.
The Phi Mu chapter at Samford University will host its 19th annual Children’s Miracle Run 5K Saturday, Nov. 9 at 8:30 a.m. at Homewood Central Park.
“It would be a joy to see a lot of our community here in Homewood, as well as the greater Birmingham area, come together for a Saturday run to support Children’s,” Philanthropy Chair Sarah Snyder said. “All of our funds raised go straight to the hospital, and I know many people have been impacted by the care and compassion of all those working and volunteering at Children’s.”
The race usually raises around $5,000 for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, and all funds go directly to Children’s of Alabama. Last year alone the chapter raised about $50,000 from various fundraisers.
“Last year we had around 300 runners, and this year we are hoping for even more for another record-breaking year,” Snyder said.
Registration is $15 in advance or $18 day-of for students, or $20 in advance or $23 day-of for community members. Registration includes a T-shirt and door-prize entry. Student race check-in is Friday night at the Phi Mu house, and day-of community check-in is Saturday at the park at 8 a.m.
To register, visit helpmakemiracles.org/event/phimu5k2013/. For more information, contact Sarah Snyder at childrensmiraclerun2013@gmail.com.