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Smile-A-Mile (SAM) 5K

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1600 2nd Avenue S, Birmingham AL

Saturday, August 23rd, 2025

🎉 About the Smile-A-Mile (SAM) 5K

  • Date: 2025-08-23
  • Location: 1600 2nd Avenue S, Birmingham, AL
  • Mission: The Smile-A-Mile (SAM) 5K helps raise funds to support our mission.
  • Race Details: The SAM 5K will start and finish at SAM Place in downtown Birmingham with post-race activities and awards.

🏃 Virtual Participation Options

  • In-Person: For those who are unable or do not wish to attend in-person, we have a virtual option.
  • Flexibility: You can run, walk wherever you prefer or sleep-in while still supporting Smile-A-Mile!

🎂 Celebrate SAM's 40th Birthday

  • History: Smile-A-Mile started 40 years ago with just a single summer camp session for children in Alabama with cancer.
  • Expansion: Over the years, we have expanded to provide year-round programming that serves children and their families from diagnosis and through the years beyond treatment.
  • Support: Help us continue supporting these families for another 40 years!

🔗 Learn More

  • Registration Link: Smile-A-Mile 5K Registration

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