Bring Family & Friends to “Miles for Migraine”!

If you’re in the USA, a great way to raise awareness of migraine and maybe even raise funds for migraine research is through “Miles for Migraine”. If you’re not familiar with this organization, here’s their mission:

Miles for Migraine is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with the mission of improving the lives of people with migraine and other headache disorders, and their families, by raising public awareness about this disease, and helping to find a cure. Miles for Migraine produces fun walk/run events, typically a 2-mile walk and 5K and 10K races to raise money for migraine research. We also host adult education days, and a youth program for kids and teens impacted by migraine and other headache disorders.

Miles for Migraine

If your first thought is that you have a headache and that running 10K sounds pretty painful – don’t worry! There are lots of opportunities through Miles for Migraine. For example, friend of family member could do the actual run or walk, and raise funds to fight migraine.

Most local events are also looking for volunteers – someone to cheer at the finish line, someone to be at the water station to help hydrate the participants, someone to help with registration. Or, just come out and add to the crowd! Of course, they also need people to donate, or to promote events through the media. Even if you’re not in the area of one of the events, you can ask how you can help here.

There really is an opportunity for everyone.

Plus – there are other events. You can come to an education event, and learn how to better fight migraine. There are youth camps for teens with chronic migraine and their parents (currently in San Francisco and Philadelphia).

Believe it or not, you can even set up a virtual event through Miles for Migraine. Are you into biking? Running? Ok, how about a talent show, or car wash? They will help you set up the event, and even send out prizes based on how much money is raised.

Here are some of the upcoming events you can be involved in. Check out the Miles for Migraine site for the full calendar.

• Dallas, TX – March 23, 2019 (White Rock Creek Trail) – 2 Mile Walk / 5k Run / 10k Run
• Philadelphia, PA – March 23, 2019 – Educational event
• Washington, DC – April 6, 2019 – Educational event
• Ridgeland, MS – April 20, 2019 (Renaissance at Colony Park) – 2 Mile Walk / 5k Run
• Cincinnati, OH – June 8, 2019 (Otto Armleder Memorial Park) – 2 Mile Walk / 5k Run / 10k Run
• Chicago, IL – June 15, 2019 (Diversey Harbor at Lincoln Park) – 2 Mile Walk / 5k Run / 10k Run

There’s a way for everyone to be involved! Be sure to come out and support the cause.