Join Mikey’s Way Foundation on June 1^st for their

Miles for Smiles 5K

To Help Pediatric Cancer Patients

                                                    Location:  Joel Barlow High School Cross Country Loop

100 Black Rock Tpke, Redding, CT

Cost:  Pre Register at $25.00

           Race Day $35.00

When:  Saturday, June 1^st

Time:  9am – noon

·      7:30 – 8:30am: Pre Registration packet   pick up and Race Day

Registration ($35.00)

·      9am: 5K Starts RAIN or SHINE

·      10:30am: Post Race Snacks/Beverages

·      11am: Awards and Door Prizes

Pre-Register online at: startlineraceservices.com “Miles For Smiles”

Or mail form below

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 In consideration of acceptance of this entry into the “Miles For Smiles” 5K race, I the undersigned, intending to be legally bound, do hereby, for myself, my heirs, executors and administrators, irrevocably release and discharge the race director and officials, Mikey’s Way Foundation, Joel Barlow High School, Town of Redding, Redding Police Department, and any and all race sponsors and supporters, volunteers, and their respective agents, successors and assigns, from and against any damages, loss or other liabilities incurred by me arising out of my participation in said event, and I hereby irrevocably waive any claim for such damage, loss or other liability against any of the foregoing. I assume all risks with entering and participating in this event, including but not limited to falls, contact with other participants, effects of weather, including cold, high heat and/or humidity, traffic and off road conditions, and I understand and acknowledge that the race will take place regardless of weather conditions. I am fully aware that participation in the activities of this 5K (3.11 mile) race may cause others to suffer serious physical injury up to and including death.  All such risks are known to and appreciated by me.  I attest and verify that within the last six (6) months a licensed Medical Doctor has determined that I am sufficiently physically fit and trained for the completion of this event. Further, I hereby grant full permission to any and all the foregoing to use my photographs, videotapes, motion pictures, recordings, or any other record of this event for any legitimate purpose without compensation to me.          

Please read the agreement above, fill out the form below. You can pre-register for the run by submitting this form on line with payment or mail form and check payable to Mikey’s Way Foundation, 2228 Black Rock Tpke, Suite 307, Fairfield, CT 06825.

All pre-registered payments must be received by May 30^th.  All pre-registered participants are guaranteed a Miles For Smiles t-shirt.

You may also turn this in to the registration table on the morning of the race.

First Name:  ___________________________________________  Last Name: _________________________________________

Street:  _________________________________________________ City:  ___________________ State:  ______  Zip: _________

Sex:  ____________  Date of Birth:  ___________    Email: __________________________________

Age on Race Day:_______             Payment Amount: $____________________

T-shirt Size:    M     L     XL         (All adult sizes)

Signature (Parent / Guardian must sign for minor)

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This particular child had lost the ability to communicate due to a brain tumor and subsequent operation.  A request was made to Mikey’s Way for help, in the form of an electronic tablet, to the assist in his recovery.  We honored the request and received this e-mail:

Dear Les,

The speech pathologist installed some communication apps and his mom installed a piano app to help with his dexterity. He used to be an excellent piano player and is slowly gaining some movement back. I cannot tell you how much it means to them to have the tablet. Junior is elated.

Thanks again,

Mika McLane-Bowes, MPS, ATR-BC, LCAT, CCLS

Child Life Specialist/ Art Therapist

Maimonides Infants and Children’s Hospital

4802 10th Avenue, Aron 6, Room 625

Brooklyn, NY 11219

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“Mikey’s Way Foundation is amazing and beyond words. It was so great to see the kids smile, some of them have not done that in a long time.”
Kim Tabatt-Haussmann
Senior Creative Arts Therapist
Hassenfeld Children’s Center for Cancer & Blood Disorders

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“Thank you for your amazing visit. Our kids, as well as our staff, were so overwhelmed by the enormity of your generosity. The children are going online, connecting with friends, and just having a wonderful time. The distraction has certainly helped the children cope better.”

Jennifer Hickok

Director of Special Events

Roswell Park Cancer Institute

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“Mikey’s Way has made such an amazing difference in the lives of our pediatric patients. The children are excited and connecting with their friends at home.  There is an energy/excitement  on the floor that was not there yesterday.  There is no way we can express the gratitude we have for the amazing work your foundation does.  Keep up the great work – you really do make a difference!!”

Kendra L. Frederick, MS CCLS

Child Life Specialist

Pediatric Inpatient Hematology/Oncology Unit

Yale- New Haven Children’s Hospital

Child Life Department SP7-414

20 York Street

New Haven, CT 06510

My name is Mariah Turk and I am the recipient of the very first Mikey’s Way Day gift at Roswell Park Cancer Institute in Buffalo, NY.  Mikey’s Way Foundation coming to Roswell was a shock to all the kids on the floor, not just myself. The generosity and kindness coming from one foundation was amazing to witness, and be a part of.   As they handed me a brand new laptop, I was astonished that this gift was for me; I immediately started crying and thanking them over and over again.

I was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma right as my senior year of high school was ending.  I was forced to put off college for a semester and start in the Spring. The laptop I received from Mikey’s Way enabled me to connect with my friends and family.  I was away from them for long periods of time. Through skype, I was able to talk with them and keep in touch. After Mikey’s Way left I was on the computer 24/7.  I was learning more about what this gift could do for me and my boredom of being in treatment. Connecting to my friends and family was the most important thing, just being able to talk to them was the thing I needed most.  Every morning I would wake up and genuinely get excited when I would see my computer, still in the place I left it. With each passing hour I was on the computer my mind was diverted off treatment and focused on whatever I was doing on my laptop. I would forget, for just a little while, that I was in a hospital, receiving treatments for a life threatening illness. As I was on my computer my mood would constantly be good, my bed was always upright and the lights were turned on; reflecting the state I was in. It truly helped me cope.

Now two years later, I still used that laptop for everything. Being in school requires you to have access to the internet and word documents. Without this gift I would have been lost in treatment, I wouldn’t have been able to connect with my family and friends and the boredom would have taken over. From personal experience, the effect of a Mikey’s Way gift is one that is long lasting,  It has been two years since I received my Mikey’s way gift and it is a part of my life just as much today, as it was the day it was given to me.