Dec 04 Friday
Join Food Gatherers and ann arbor’s 107one December 1st - 5th outside of the Westgate Kroger (Maple Rd.) for Rockin’ for the Hungry - Food Gatherers' largest fundraising event of the year. Help raise 1.5 million meals to meet the increased need for food in our community. Your gift will be matched by generous sponsors, so every dollar provides the equivalent of 4 meals!
Dec 05 Saturday
Dec 12 Saturday
Race Day Schedule 7:30-8:45am Packet Pickup 8:55am Kids Dash (Meet at the Start Line and we will walk participants out to the starting area) 9:00am National Anthem and Race Start! Results and Awards are live and available at the Registration tent immediately following your finish! The Fun Includes Great Swag - designer shirt & custom medal Chip-timing with live results and awards Free photos Delicious Treats waiting at the finish line Plenty of fun! Grab your friends and family, you are not going to want to miss this one! \*Youth-based pricing for the 5k/10k, 12 & Under are only $22! \*Register by midnight on Thursday, two Thursdays before race day, to guarantee your shirt! More Than a Run Because we’re all about fun, family-friendly events that welcome every pace and fitness level. This spring race is the perfect chance to challenge yourself, enjoy creative swag, and be part of an encouraging, affordable, and inclusive community. Whether you're chasing a PR or just showing up for the fun, we’re here to cheer you on every step of the way. Run your race, your way. 5k/10k/15k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and a custom finisher medal! 1 Mile registration is untimed and includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and a custom finisher medal! The kid's dash is a fun, untimed dash for our kiddos ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and a specifically crafted medal for our kids' dash event! (If your child wants to run the kid's dash, and doesn't want the SWAG, they are welcome to run with us on race day for free!)
Apr 10 Saturday
Guests will enjoy an elegant evening featuring exceptional dining, entertainment, exclusive auction opportunities and inspiring stories from individuals whose lives have been transformed through the Foundation's work. The hilarious comedy team, and University of Michigan alumni, the Sklar Brothers will host the evening. With six critically acclaimed comedy albums released, The Sklar Brothers are one of the most inflection comedy teams of all time, and headline shows all over North America, bringing one of the most unique comedy duo acts ever to the stage. In addition, the sensational Jerry Ross Band will also perform a variety of music genres throughout the evening. The event also offers unique opportunities for supporters to engage with Kirk Gibson while helping expand the Foundation's impact.
Individual tickets for the Everybody vs. Parkinson’s 2 Gala are now available for $500 each on the events page at www.kirkgibsonfoundation.org.
Proceeds from the Everybody vs. Parkinson's 2 Gala will directly support four key initiatives:
Advocacy: Expanding access to care, increasing research funding and advancing public policy.
Research: Building evidence demonstrating the impact of exercise, movement, nutrition and therapeutic programming on slowing disease progression and improving quality of life.
Replication: Helping communities across Michigan and beyond establish Parkinson's wellness centers modeled after the Kirk Gibson Center for Parkinson's Wellness.
Expanding Programming: Continuing to evaluate and enhance best-in-class fitness, education and therapy programs for people living with Parkinson's disease.
For sponsorship information or to purchase tickets, visit the events page at www.kirkgibsonfoundation.org