10405 Merrill Rd., Hamburg MI
Saturday, August 29th, 2026
Event Overview
Welcome to the seventh annual Jogging for Jakey! Our yearly race, in Memory of Jacob Smotherman, enables us to raise funds to support children with both physical and cognitive challenges. This year, we are honored to be raising money for an amazing family in our community facing the challenges that accompany Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1.
About Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1
- Impact: This rare disease affects both their 8-year-old son & 5-year-old daughter.
- Condition: SMA is a genetic condition affecting the motor neurons, leading to progressive muscle weakness.
- Challenges: This condition leads to day-to-day challenges such as walking and going up and down stairs.
- Solution: A stair lift can help mitigate these challenges, however, insurance will not cover such a device.
Fundraising Goal
A device that can cost an upwards of $5000. It is our hope to raise the funds to bless this family with a stair lift.
Event Details
- Date: 2026-08-29
- Location: 10405 Merrill Rd., Hamburg, MI
- Pre Registration: Starts at 09:00 AM where you can pick up your T-shirts and sign in.
- Questions: E-mail: joggingforjakey@gmail.com
More Information
For more details or to register, visit our website: Jogging For Jakey 5K.
