Miles for Smiles
Hi everyone!
My name is Danielle Bohn and I am an avid marathon runner. Ever since I began running, I have always wanted to dedicate my miles to something that betters the lives of others. And every year I struggled to find the right fit. This year I have the honor of running my 6th marathon, the Detroit Free Press Marathon (October 21, 2018), as one of sixteen selected ambassadors. When I received the news that I was on the team, I immediately knew that I wanted to engage in a partnership where the funds I raised could impact my immediate community. I am so happy to say that I have found the perfect fit. I am partnering with Scarlet's Smiles to raise money for a new all-inclusive playground in Commerce Township, MI. This playground will allow children with disabilities and all abilities to gather and play together. Scarlet's Smile is a 501(c)(3) non-profit named after a sweet five year old girl who is fighting a battle with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). "Scarlet's Smile is dedicated to making children's lives and their families lives better."
"Scarlet’s Park has been deeded property by Commerce Township in Dodge Park #5 in the shadows of the new Commerce Township Library. It will include a 16,000-square-foot barrier-free playground with a specialized rubberized surface to accommodate wheelchairs. The equipment will include double-wide ramps for easy passage of wheelchairs, shaded play decks and tunnels, zip lines, swings, sensory play equipment, teeter-totters, merry-go-rounds, climbing structures, special slides that don’t create static electricity, a learning wall with brail letters, an imagination table, and, per Scarlet’s request, a rocket ship and more! Phase II of this project will include a splash pad with changing rooms.
The playground will be surrounded with brick pavers and paved trails to accommodate wheelchairs so that families can be active in the park and hike through the beautiful wooded setting. Scarlet’s Park will include a picnic shelter for families to picnic together and enjoy a fun-filled day at the playground and library. In addition, families will enjoy beautiful raised butterfly gardens surrounded by park benches. This will be a destination for families, school field trips, and summer campers. Clearing of the land for Phase I will begin in early 2018."
There are a lot of people coming together to make this playground come to life, but donations of any size are needed to turn this dream into a reality. So please consider following me along in my training, donate x amount for however many miles I run, $26.2 for 26.2 miles on race day, or any amount you are able to.
Want to fundraise and run to? Sign up for any of the Detroit Freep races the weekend of October 20-21 and use the code "daniellerocks2018" for 10% off of registration. Or, if you have another race you plan on running, that works too! If we gain enough interest in adding others to the Scarlet's Smile team (regardless of the type of race) we can look into getting tshirts/gear! Fill out the google form below if you are interested and we will be in contact!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSesMzPcDO5aMoMRneybs2UBVgBKTm-HKfqr39omBFEdpc1ynQ/viewform?usp=sf_link
To read more about Scarlet and her story, visit the link below:
http://scarletssmile.com/
Thank you in advance for your support!
