Sprout Love Spring Fling Move-A-Thon

Dexter, MI, USA
18 Aug, 2024 (Sun)

Running

5 km

About the event

Join the National Honor Society of Dexter High School as they host the Third Annual Sprout Love Spring Fling Move-A-Thon. This student lead event has a goal to raise $10,000 for the Sprout Love Initiative. In addition to the race; this family friendly day will feature yard games, bounce houses, face painting, arts and crafts, seed planting, food trucks, and so much more!

Although the Race registration is $25, the event itself is free!

For $25, registrants will receive entry into the race, a race t-shirt, and a Sprout Love Sticker. Participants must register by April 27th to be guaranteed a t-shirt. Items will distributed at the event on May 7th.

Event Location: 2200 N Parker Rd, Dexter, MI 48130

Schedule

10AM - Event Opens
10:30AM - Yoga on the Field ($5 Suggested Donation)
11AM - Race Registration and Shirt Pickup
11:15AM - 5K Race Start
12:30PM - 2PM  - Open Activity and Field Day Student Competition

About Sprout Love:

The Sprout Love Initiative at the Cancer Support Community raises funds for a Financial Assistance Fund that covers the basic living expenses for individuals experiencing financial hardship due to cancer and its treatment.

The Duke Cancer Institute found that :
-42% of participants reported a significant or catastrophic financial burden due to their cancer.
- 68% cut back on leisure activities
- 46% reduced spending on food and clothing
- 46% used savings to defray out-of-pocket expenses
- To save money, 20% took less than the prescribed amount of medication, 19% partially filled prescriptions, and 24% avoided filling prescriptions altogether

The Sprout Love Financial Assistance Fund launched in 2019; the fund has granted $325,000 to over 150 families experiencing financial hardship due to cancer and its treatment, including:

$160,431 toward rent and mortgage$55,148 toward car payments and insurance$47,392 toward utilities$19,010 toward phone and internet$17,764 toward groceries and gasoline$25,255 toward other necessities, including home and auto repairs, childcare, and more

100% of contributions to the Sprout Love Spring Fling Move-A-Thon will go to the Sprout Love Financial Assistance Fund to directly address significant financial hardship by providing a bridge for families undergoing cancer treatment.

Click Here to Listen to the Stories of Individuals who have been impacted by cancer.

Races offered by this event

5K

18 Aug, 2024 (Sun) - 11:15
Running
5 km
Solo
On site
Road

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