Ryder 5K+ 2024 supporting United Way for Southeastern Michigan
Ryder 5K+ 2024 supporting United Way for Southeastern Michigan
About Ryder 5K+ 2024
Let’s run together to support children and families in our community!
Starting October 21st through November 1st, Ryder 5K+ participants will log at least 3.1 miles through our virtual walk/run! Any participants who want to log more than 3.1 miles are encouraged! (Hence the 5K+)
The event is open to all ages and abilities. You are welcome to complete your miles in whatever way works best for you—walking, biking, running or rolling.
THE CAUSE
Funds raised through the Run United Ryder 5K+ will be included on our campaign totals and go to provide supports for the Southeastern Michigan community, helping to meet the basic needs of families and students.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
1. SIGN UP
Sign up for the Run United Ryder 5K+ and create your profile with a photo, fundraising/miles goals and why you’re running with us.
2. GET RUNNING
Starting October 21st through November 1st, complete your miles however you’d like—all in one day or one mile at a time; running or walking; in your neighborhood or on a treadmill; solo or with your dog, kids or spouse. Whatever fits your schedule and preference! Log your miles using OneCause (under "Complete Activities"), or by connecting your OneCause account to the Strava app to have them load automatically.
3. WIN A PRIZE
Two ways to win a $100 Gift Card!
The Fab Fundraiser: Win a prize by fundraising (share this page or the direct "Donate Now" link on your social media accounts and ask your friends/family/network to donate). The participant with the most donations by 12 PM on 11/1 will win!
The Mile Monster: For those who want to go above and beyond the 5K, win a prize by logging the most miles throughout the week. The participant with the most miles logged by 12 PM on 11/1 will win! (Bike Miles = .5 for every 1 Walk/Run Miles)
*Participants must raise a minimum of $50 to be eligible for the prize
Date
Starts at: October 20, 2024 11:00 PM
Ends at: November 1, 2024 11:00 AM
Location
, USA
Contact
Nick Collins
nicholas_collins@ryder.com
JOIN US AND CHANGE LIVES
For five years, United Way for Southeastern Michigan’s Run United team of 300+ runners and 100+ volunteers has participated in the Detroit Free Press Marathon and other local running events. Led by corporate partners like FCA, Bosch, Ford and others, Run United offers a chance to get physically active with friends and coworkers while doing good in the community.
Together, we’ve raised hundreds of thousands of dollars to support United Way’s work to build communities of stable households and thriving children.
Though a lot of things have changed, our commitment to the community has not. Join Run United: Ryder 5K+ for our third Virtual Run and help us impact the lives of students and families in our community as we continue to recover from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
STABLE HOUSEHOLDS AND THRIVING CHILDREN
THE PROBLEM
In Southeast Michigan, 44 percent of households in our region already struggled to meet their basic needs like food, housing and health care.
Now, the problem has grown.
The COVID-19 Pandemic has both increased the number of families who can't make ends meet and increased the burden on these families. In April, unemployment claims in Michigan reached an all-time high of 1.3 million and 457,000 Michiganders are now at risk of losing their homes. The number of children facing hunger is expected to rise to as high as 18 million.
If people can’t meet their basic needs, they’ll never be able to create stable households. And without stable households, we’ll never be able to support our children and ensure the future success of our region.
OUR SOLUTION
United Way for Southeastern Michigan is the leader in the mobilization of people and resources to address our community’s immediate needs while creating and advocating for long-term change. We bring families out of crisis by bringing people together to tackle the root causes of community's problems
THE GOAL
Raise the necessary funds to help lift households into financial stability and empower children with educational tools they'll need in order to thrive in a learning environment.