May 12, 2012
The Ronald McDonald House of Western Michigan is proud to be a charity partner of the 2012 Fifth Third River Bank Run. Discover strength in numbers by becoming a part of Team Ronald!
The Fifth Third River Bank Run is West Michigan’s preeminent sporting event, with more than 22,000 people participating in the 25K, 10K, 5K runs and 5K walk. You can be a part of this amazing event and, through your participation in Team Ronald, support the Ronald McDonald House of Western Michigan
Running a long distance race is no easy challenge. You need support and plenty of it. That’s where Team Ronald comes in. Ronald McDonald House of Western Michigan staff and volunteers understand the value of support – joining forces to help provide strength and assistance for the many families who stay at the Ronald McDonald House every year. When you register for the Fifth Third River Bank Run and select RMH Western Michigan as your charity partner, not only will you be getting the support of fellow runners – encouraging you to train smarter and go farther – you’ll be raising money to support the hundreds of families our House serves. And the more money raised, the more families that can be helped.
Talk about a win-win-win situation! Join Team Ronald and run for the Ronald McDonald House of Western Michigan.
Benefits of running for Team Ronald:
- The opportunity to directly improve the health and well being of children
- Official “Team Ronald” race day Nike technical running shirt
- Ronald McDonald House “Run For The House” T-Shirt
- Personalized runner web page and fundraising tips
- RMH of Western Michigan Cause Bracelet
- Access to Charity Plaza and Team Ronald hospitality tent for family & friends
- Pre-race Pasta Dinner & Awards Ceremony
PLUS...
Access to Ronald McDonald House Indoor Hospitality Room (including private gear check, private rest rooms/changing facilities & pre/post race snacks) located in The Waters Building, right next to the River Bank Run start & finish lines!
Why we run...
The thought of training for and running 15.5 miles can be daunting. The challenges faced by the more than 450 children and families we serve each year can be daunting as well. Many of the children and families that walk through our doors are running their own race, trying to fight disease, illness and injury, and persevering through months or even years of hospital visits, surgeries and outpatient recovery. As these children overcome the challenges that come their way, RMH of Western Michigan wholeheartedly believes in our ability to take on the challenge to help them! All funds raised by Team Ronald Runners go to support the Ronald McDonald House of Western Michigan.