Tour de MiMS for GTMD

Short version: I'm back again raising funds for Mile in My Shoes so we can keep changing lives. Click the button and donate, the money will be doubled and go directly to supporting our members.

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Mile in My Shoes’ mission is running together to transform ourselves, one another, and our community. Our vision: We connect communities to heal past wounds, break generational cycles, disrupt oppressive systems, and contribute to a more caring, just, and equitable world. 

How does MiMS work? We partner with residents in shelters,  re-entry centers, and recovery programs to build a running community that also includes a broad base of volunteers from throughout the Twin Cities. Runners meet three times a week for a group run, pairing up one Run Mentor to one Resident Member with the goal of increasing physical and mental fitness and forming uncommon bonds. 

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I ran my first mile with Mile in My Shoes in May of 2015. At the time I was simply looking to run with a group. Dave Baker opened the door to Minneapolis Higher Ground, gave me a hug and welcomed me into the group. Ten minutes later Mishka thought I was a new resident runner and I met people I now call friends.

Four years ago Joe R and I decided we were going to do a big loop through all of the MiMS teams in support of Give to the Max Day. That day it was cold and snowy all day. It was an adventure, $40,000 was raised and a new MiMS tradition was born.

The picture below was our first stop. Many of the people in this picture still run with MiMS. The gear that the alumni are wearing was provided by MiMS and made possible by donations from people just like you.

Will you support MiMS this Give to the Max Day? Your gift puts us in position to build on our big accomplishments during 2025. To share just a few, this year MiMS has helped:

• 243 people complete their first mile with MiMS 

• 118 Members complete 10 runs

• 77 Members achieve alumni status

• Over 430 people traditionally excluded from running complete the Downtown Run Around 5k race by giving them free race entries

Please help us reach our goal of $60K for Mile in My Shoes teams. As a thank you for donating between now and November 20, you'll receive the following gifts at these donation levels:

• $50 - a MiMS-branded buff - and we'll donate one to a Resident Member to help them keep running through the winter season
• $100 - a MiMS-branded buff + $10 credit to the MiMS online Gear Store
• $202 (sponsors a Member Gear Kit!) - NEW MiMS-branded socks
• $300 - a MiMS-branded run hat + socks 
• $500 - a MiMS-branded 50/50 merino wool blend beanie + socks