Braden Hofen

Braden's Race for Life & Miracle Mile

The Inaugural

Braden's Race for Life

& Miracle Mile

5K, 10K & 1-Mile Run/Walk
Sunday, April 18, 2010

Mid-America Sports Complex

20000 Johnson Drive
Shawnee, Kansas

Do something about your "Karma Footprint"

Final Report, so far...as of 12:01 p.m., June 02, 2010:

1613 "official entrants" entered in the run.

$29,740 in direct donations were raised by individuals, businesses & Donation Teams!!!

And...over $10,500 was collected for the Silent Auction and Raffle, from donated products and services by generous Corportations and individuals.

Total: $40,240 Raised!

A Note from Co-Race Director, Sophia Wharton, April 16th:

Exactly 2 months ago today, registration opened online.

I don't have "The Complete Book and History of Kansas races," in front of me right now, but I would say it's quite amazing.

Unlimited Hope. Nothing is impossible!

Latest News:

April 14, KSHB TV story

Click on KC Star Logo

April 10, 2010 story.

New Video about the Race, (with the Hofens).

ABC News - National Story - March 31

(Please leave a comment to support childhood cancer research)

KMBC Channel 9 video: Olathe Mom, Son Battle Cancer Together

Fox 4 News Video: Metro Family in Need Using Facebook to Reach Out to David Cook

105.1 Jack FM

Brian Hofen is interviewed by Kevin Patrick of Endurance Planet...March 16, 2010 show.

When the link above opens, click "save" and save as "MP3 Media Format" to play.

David Cook Facebook Link

David Cook will have an autographed item

for the race that will be auctioned off!

Sorry, the race is full.

All registration for the race is now closed.

But we are still accepting Donations:

Donate Online

Parking is limited. Another event was added without our knowledge at the
park. Please allow extra time, and follow signs and instructions to the
overflow lot at Mid America West, just 2 blocks west.
Registration is now closed. The park insisted on it. Volunteering or direct
donations are still available.

If you would like to volunteer,

please contact Sophia.

This race has a dual personality:

It's a run.

It has a team fundraising component.

You can sign-up to run in one of the races.

Or, you can donate directly HERE. You can also setup your own fundraising team, (with 100% going to the fund), by just emailing Ben with your team captain(s) name(s), and a team name.

Or, you can sign up to run AND donate.

About Braden:
Braden Hofen was diagnosed with Stage IV, high risk neuroblastoma on December 28, 2007 at the age of 3. Braden was given a 30% chance for survival at that time. He went through six high dose rounds of chemotherapy, an autologous bone marrow transplant, radiation therapy, and follow up therapies. Braden was declared to be in remission but merely a few months later, his cancer relapsed. Braden now has only a 10% chance for survival. Braden is undergoing medical treatments both at Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri and at the Children's Hopsital of Philadelphia. Braden and his family appreciate all of your thoughts, prayers, and hopes for a miracle! Thank you!
Braden's Website
Photos
Braden's Story

About the Race

Start Times:
One Mile Event: 8:30 AM

All Other Events: 9:15 AM

Entry Fees:
5K & 10K events: $30 before April 05, 2010.
After April 5th: $35.

One Mile event: $20 After April 5th: $25.

There is also a special $15 one-Miler (Student Rate for Preschool - Grade 12)

No extra fee for Online Entry.

Goodies for Race Participants:
All participants receive a custom race shirt and post race food.

No guarantee of receiving a shirt (or a properly sized shirt), if you register after April 5, 2010.

Finishers:
The first 1100 finishers will receive a custom Finisher's Medal.

Course(s):
The 5K, 10K events are well-marked out-and-back courses on a paved trail.

There is a special 1-Mile course that finishes in the ballpark. All races start and finish in the same location. Whether you want to race and have a "PR" in the mile, or want to walk or run this slowly with your family, you can have fun and support a great cause.

Nearest Airport:

Kansas City International (MCI)

Parking:

The parking will be adjacent to the start/finish area, in the parking lot of the Mid-America Sports Complex at: 20000 Johnson Drive, Shawnee, Kansas.

Map to Parking Lot

Packet Pickup:
Packet pickup will be from noon to 6 p.m.

Saturday, April 17 at:

Garry Gribbles Running Sports

STOLL PARK CENTER
119th & Quivira
Overland Park, KS 66213
(913) 469-4090

Post-Race Hot Dogs (or Veggie Chili):
Upon completion of the race, participants can enjoy a post-race food in the tents near the start/finish area. We will have Kosher hot dogs or vegetarian chili available. Guests or non-race participants are welcome to enjoy post-race food for $5 per person.

Aid Stations:
There will be one aid station on the 5K course, and two aid stations on the 10K course. The aid stations will stock water & gatorade.

Chip Timed:

Chip timing by Raul Flores Timing Solutions.

Parking:
There is a large parking lot near the start.

Donations:

There is also a direct way to donate to the Braden Hofen Fund. And 100% of what you donate will go to help pay for his medical expenses. Just use the online Donation link. You can either register for one of the event distances, or donate...or both.

A portion of each race entry goes to the medical fund (after t-shirt and race organizational costs). The more that enter for the run, the better...as far as the percentage of race costs covered and subsequent donation to medical costs.

Hopefully, we'll have some additional tee-shirts to sell, at the event.

A limited number of mugs will be on sale at the event: