The Mikey Goodwin Playground @ James H. Nance Park, Indialantic FL
Tuesday, November 26th, 2024
🏃♂️ Race Overview
- Event: Memorial Fun 5K Fun Run/1m Walk to celebrate Mikey Goodwin.
- Date: November 26, 2024.
- Location: The Mikey Goodwin Playground @ James H. Nance Park, Indialantic, FL.
- URL: MikeyStrong 5K Fun Run/Walk.
❤️ Celebrating Mikey
- Inspiration: Mikey was a vibrant 19-year-old student athlete diagnosed with DIPG.
- Purpose: Honoring Mikey and raising funds for those battling this disease.
- Course: The run is on the beach, and it’s a fun event for all.
- Additional Event: Mikey's Turkey Dash, a short run for kids 12 and under.
🧠 Understanding DIPG
- Background: DIPG is one of the deadliest forms of brain cancer in children and young adults.
- Impact: It affects vital functions while leaving patients aware of their conditions.
- Research Status: No cure and minimal progress in treatment, despite advancements for other cancers.
- Location: DIPG tumors grow in an area of the brainstem called the pons.
😢 Mikey's Legacy
- Short Battle: Mikey fought DIPG for only three months before his passing at age 19.
- Current Fight: Other local kids are currently battling DIPG and need help.
- Inspiration: Mikey’s courage continues to motivate efforts to support others in need.
- Memory: He is missed every day by those who loved him.
🤝 How You Can Help
- Join Us: Participate in the run to help in the fight against DIPG.
- Foundation Goals: The Mikey Strong Foundation raises funds for research and support.
- Aim: We have donated thousands to help make a difference.
- Support: All contributions help advance research and assist families in need.
📈 Our Achievements
- Research Fund: Developed the Mikey Goodwin Research Fund at UF Shands.
- Community Support: Donated to Candlelighters of Brevard, providing support to families in need.
- Financial Assistance: Distributed funds to families affected by DIPG.
- Transparency: 95% of all funds raised are donated to help others, managed by volunteers.
🌟 Get Involved
- Annual Event: Join us for the Mikey Strong 5K, celebrating Mikey's birthday.
- Community Impact: Together, we can help families and find a cure for DIPG.
- Funding Needs: Only 4% of federal funding is allotted to childhood cancer research.
- Action: We need your help to make a change and support our mission.
🚨 Join the Fight Against DIPG
- Call to Action: No child deserves a death sentence. Please join us!
- Impact: Together we can help us CRUSH DIPG!
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