Help Lex Give to the Max!

If you’ve ever run a race in the Twin Cities, chances are you’ve heard us before you’ve seen us. Mid-run or from the sidelines, people always ask, “Who ARE you people?” — which usually leads to the most organic, soul filling conversation.

We’re Mile in My Shoes (MiMS) — a community that runs together, cheers obnoxiously loud, and shows up for one another through every kind of challenge and triumph.

What started as a normal Saturday during a 5k/10k cheering on our runners turned into a classic MiMS moment. A man came outside in his bathrobe, clearly ready to tell us how much he loved having us be his alarm clock. But once he saw what we were doing — celebrating every runner, every finish — he joined right in - Bathrobe, slippers, and all.

That’s MiMS — connection and community, created simply by showing up and being ourselves.

And then there are the stories that happen within our teams. Like Brad, who ran his first mile with us this spring — stopping every quarter mile to catch his breath — and five months later crossed the finish line of his first half marathon. Afterward, he told me, “You were the first person I ran with. I never thought I could do this — especially from where I was when I joined.”

These are the moments that remind me why I show up. Because MiMS changes lives — not just for our members, but for everyone who runs, cheers, and connects with us.

This Give to the Max Day, I’m raising funds to help MiMS grow — to take this energy, this community, and this cheer squad beyond Minnesota. One day, we’ll have people across the U.S. asking, “Who ARE those people?” — and we’ll proudly say, “We’re Mile in My Shoes.”

And because life is too short… here are a few donation incentives:

$25 — A one-of-a-kind Lex Dad Joke (if you know, you know) 

$50 — Whipped cream pie to the face (video and all)

$75 — Polar plunge

$100+ — YOU pick my challenge — costume coffee run? Lip sync your favorite song? You decide!

Every dollar helps MiMS grow our mission of connection, confidence, and community — one mile at a time.

Thanks for helping me give back to the organization that fills my cup every single day.