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3 reasons to sign up now for the Iām With Mike 5K on June 15
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One in eight men in the world will be diagnosed with prostate cancer. To combat these statistics, the Mike Slive Foundation in Birmingham hosts events to raise awareness and money for prostate cancer research.
One of their annual fundraisers is the I’m With Mike 5K and 1-mile walk, and it’s coming up on Saturday, June 15. Read on to support a great cause and register for the race today.
Know before you goāI’m With Mike 5K
- When: Saturday, June 15
- EW Motion Therapy warm-up: 7:45AM
- Kids’ Dash start: 7:50AM
- 5K + 1-mile start: 8AM
- Awards: 9AM
- Where: Battery Sports Bar, 2823 Central Avenue Homewood, AL 35209
- Cost: $40 (Psst, there’s a flash sale happening NOW! Register for $35).
- Register now
BONUS: Can’t be in Birmingham for the race but still want to support the cause? You can participate from anywhere in the world!
If you’re joining virtually, register by Friday, May 31 to make sure you receive your T-shirt.
1. There will be music, a warm-up session + more
Kick off race day with music and a warm-up session with EW Motion Therapy.
Take part in mobility and flexibility movements to improve your stability and get in tip-top shape before you run.
2. Kids can participate
No need to find a sitterāat the I’m With Mike 5K, your kiddos can participate, too!
Let the little ones run wild at the Kids’ Dash right before the race begins. The start time is at 7:50AM.
Help the Mike Slive Foundation fund prostate cancer researchāsign up for the I’m With Mike 5K.
3. You get to support a great cause
Help fund prostate cancer research in the South. (Mike Slive Foundation)
The Mike Slive Foundation was founded by Ed Meyerson and former Southeastern (SEC) Commissioner Mike Slive.
Since it’s creation in 2017, the Mike Slive Foundation has raised over $4 million and funded 33 research grants.
When you participate in this 5K, you help the Mike Slive Foundation create awareness and fund scientific breakthroughs to end prostate cancer.
Sign up for the I’m With Mike 5K + 1-mile walk, mark your calendar for June 15 + help the Mike Slive Foundation fund prostate cancer research in Alabama + beyond.
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