Run with Mae 2026

Event Overview

We can't wait to have another Run with Mae in person event!! There will still be a virtual option if you are not local, but would still like to support. There is an option to add a shirt to your sign up this year - very excited about that!!

Purpose of the Race

• Fundraising Goal: Run with Mae is a race created to raise money for two very important organizations close to our hearts.
• Brooklynn's Journey: Our daughter Brooklynn Mae was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in November 2020. She completed treatment 2.5 years later and rang the bell on April 20, 2023.
• Recurrence of Cancer: 14 months later in June 2024 her monthly blood work came back with some suspicious cells. We found out she now had two new cancers due to treatment for the first cancer.
• Support Received: During this time we were connected with Fund a Life. They jumped right in to assist us, and we could not be more thankful.

Donation Distribution

• Proceeds Allocation: We would like to donate 75% of the proceeds to Fund a Life so they can do the same for another family or two or three.
• Care Packages: The other 25% of the proceeds will go to creating care packages for the University of Michigan Mott Children's Hospital Pediatric Oncology floor inpatient families.
• Family Support: In the past we have done Visa gift cards for the families so they can spend it on whatever they need it for.
• Personal Experience: Unfortunately we know all too well what it's like to be in the hospital for long inpatient stays and during holidays. Thank you!

Additional Information

• Be The Match: We are hoping to have a spot set up with registration for Be The Match as well. More information on that will be included later on.
• Race Location: The race will be at a different location this year. It will be held at Scranton Middle School in Brighton.
• Event Details: The 5K and Mile will both be completed on the track. We are so excited for this!
• Raffle Prizes: There will be a raffle done after the race for multiple gift baskets put together with items from stores in downtown Brighton and other supporting businesses.

Important Notes

Please note: The shirts are an additional cost. We understand this may not be for everyone, but we appreciate any shirts bought because some of the proceeds from those will be added to our proceeds from the Run with Mae event.

Important Information: There will not be a timer for any of these events. Come have some fun, and support some amazing places.

Race Details

The Run with Mae will take place on September 20, 2026 at 8415 Maltby Road, Brighton, MI. For more information, visit the official page: Run with Mae Race.