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Mt. Zion 7th Annual Walk-a-Thon benefit to be held THIS SATURDAY at Palmer Park

5/15/2018

Mt Zion New Covenant Baptist Church returns to Palmer Park for their 7th Annual Walk-a-Thon, Sat, 5/26/18 at 8am.
As always, proceeds from this event will assist the church with their yearly summer outreach project, "The LOVE FEST," a time when they provide groceries and services to the surrounding church community as well as services such as free health screening, free haircuts and providing information on free community services available in the area. There will also be worship service, free food and a kid's zone where the children learn and play.

DUST OFF YOUR NIKES AND JOIN OUR WALK TODAY!

YOUTH (ages 11-17 only) & ADULT WALKERS ARE WELCOME!
Adult Registration fee is $25.00 | $20.00 each for groups of 10 or more
Youth Registration fee is $15.00 | $10.00 each for groups of 10 or more

TO FIND OUT HOW TO REGISTER, WHERE TO MEET,
CALL 313-974-7143 or 313-310-0061
ALL WALKERS are asked to get at least 10 pledges.
Minimum pledge is $1.00 per mile.

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World Sickle Cell Day Annual Awareness 5k Walk/Run at Palmer Park June 9, 2018

5/10/2018

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The Sickle Cell Disease Association of America, MI (SCDAAMI) presents:
WORLD SICKLE CELL DAY:
ANNUAL AWARENESS 5K WALK/RUN
June 9, 2018 at Palmer Park
Starting at the Splash Park (Pontchartrain and Merrill Plaisance)
5K Registration fee: $20
Run Registration: 8:00am, Run Begins 8:30am

Walk Registration: 9:00am, Walk Begins 9:30am

On June 9, 2018 the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America, Michigan Chapter (SCDAAMI) will host our annual walk/run at Palmer Park in Detroit from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in observance of World Sickle Cell Day, which is on June 19th. The theme of the walk/run is “#Sickle Cell Matters.”

Things you need to know:

You can register to walk/run and purchase t-shirts at www.scdaami.org or at the SCDAAMI office at 18516 James Couzens Fwy. Detroit, 48235
The starting point and the registration table will be located near the Splash Pad where parking is available in the adjacent lot and on the street.
On-line pre-registration ends June 7th but you can register in the office up to 5pm on June 8th.
On-site registration on June 9th is from 7:30-8 a.m.
The run begins at 8:30 a.m. and the walk will start at 9:30 a.m.

What if I can’t make the walk/run on June 9th, how else can I support?
If you are unable to make the walk, we are asking you to get as many friends, family and supporters as possible to purchase our commemorative #SickleCellMatters t-shirt and wear it with pride on June 19th World Sickle Cell Day! Spread the word and go to www.sicklecellmatters.net and for $18 they can purchase the shirt in a variety of colors today!

We want people to recognize this is an important day and to see us wearing our t-shirts everywhere: at work, in the schools, at the grocery stores, in the malls and on the streets across Michigan. #SickleCellMatters is a movement and we want everyone to feel our presence on this day!

Should you have any further questions about this year’s walk, please contact our Director of Outreach & Operations, Tracee D. Patterson at (313) 864-4406.

With your help and support, together we can raise more awareness and break the sickle cell cycle!

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Slow Roll Detroit back at Palmer Park 5/14/18

5/6/2018

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Detroit's popular Monday night ride is back for the season and will be taking off from our own Palmer Park on Monday, 5/14/18.

NEW TIMES!
Registration begins at 6:00PM, ride leaves at 7:00PM
Ride returns approx. 9:00PM
This ride can bring 3000-4000 riders
3 food trucks, which leave upon our take off.
Bathrooms will be available at the park.
The City and DPD-approved route will be available as the event nears.

For complete info on the ride as it's available, visit Slow Roll website:
www.slowroll.bike
Facebook page: @SlowRollDet

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Mt. Zion 7th Annual Walk-a-Thon benefit to be held THIS SATURDAY at Palmer Park

World Sickle Cell Day Annual Awareness 5k Walk/Run at Palmer Park June 9, 2018

Slow Roll Detroit back at Palmer Park 5/14/18

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