San Diego CA— The 12th annual Miracle Babies Superhero 5K will be held virtually from August 16^th to August 31^st. Participants can walk/run/skip to support families with critically ill newborns in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). The virtual event allows anyone anywhere to participate in this year’s 5K. The community is encouraged to come together online to show support by posting on social media with the hashtag #MB5K.
Miracle Babies has a goal of raising $100,000 to purchase 2 shuttles to transport moms to and from the hospital from their home. Participants are encouraged to raise funds and awareness to support families with critically ill babies in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) by creating a team and a personalized fundraising page. To register now and create a team, visit www.miraclebabies5k.org.
Registration fees are $30 for virtual walkers and $45 for virtual runners, the cost of registration will also include a t-shirt and swag. Swag pickup will take place at Road Runner Kearny Mesa on August 13^th from 3 p.m.— 6 p.m. and at Liberty Station from 8 a.m. – 11 a.m. on August 16^th. Participants can also choose to have their swag shipped directly to them beginning August 14^th.
Miracle Babies mission is to unite families with their critically ill newborns in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) and to reduce NICU admissions through prevention, education and research.