Welcome to Miles to Miracles!

A passionate group of ten friends has united under the name Miles to Miracles with one mission in mind: to fight pediatric cancer. Over the span of five months, they’ve set a goal—to raise $30,000 for Salood, a Dallas-based nonprofit dedicated to providing immediate financial relief for families impacted by childhood cancer.

To reach their goal the team is taking on two major fundraising challenges. First, on May 31st, three team members will compete in the Hawai’i IRONMAN 70.3, kicking off their campaign. From there, the entire group will host community training sessions and fun runs to build momentum and raise awareness.

The journey will culminate in August, when all ten members will come together to summit Mount Kilimanjaro. Through endurance, unity, and purpose, Miles to Miracles is turning miles into meaningful impact for families who need it most.

About the Miles to Miracles Team

The ten of OU Alums found friendship during their respected times at the University of Oklahoma, and many of them have since relocated to the North Texas area following their undergraduate studies. University wasn’t the sole reason they found camaraderie amongst each other. Each of them shares a slight itch for the extreme and interesting. They are lucky enough to be in good health and want to use these adventurous desires to advocate for those who aren’t so fortunate. By partnering with Salood, the Miles to Miracles Team hope to bring relief and hope to those impacted by Childhood Cancer.

“Attacking cancer headfirst is a far greater fe at than any Ironman or mountaineering expedition could bring forth, but by doing so, we can do our small part to show our full support and embrace the true warriors climbing life’s tallest mountain.” – Miles to Miracles Team

Learn more about the team here!

About the Events

Hawai’i Ironman 70.3

The Hawai’i Ironman 70.3 will take place on May 31st on the Kona side of the Big Island. The race starts with a 1.2-mile swim through Pauoa Bay, a 56-mile bike ride along the coast and alongside lava fields, and a 13.1-mile run next to the beautiful Pacific Ocean.

Jack Gutschenritter, Nathan Denson, and Will Carrey are taking on this imposing physical challenge together. They all have prior experience running a marathon, but swimming and biking are very new to each of them. They have been training hard since January and are excited to put all of their work to the test in late May.

Kilimanjaro

In late August, the entire Miles to Miracles team will embark on a unique journey across the globe: climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro, the tallest mountain in Africa and the tallest free-standing mountain in the world.

The team of 10 will be going on an 8-day guided hike up to the summit via the Lemosho route. Each day will bring new physical and mental challenges, along with 7 distinct climates to hike through while reaching the top.

Why we need your support

The number of families in need of financial support continues to grow, as childhood cancer remains a heartbreaking reality. Each year, an estimated 15,780 children in the U.S. are diagnosed with cancer, with approximately 1 in 285 facing a diagnosis before their 20th birthday. Your support can make a meaningful difference in their lives. Salood exists to alleviate the financial burden on families facing pediatric cancer. We are driven by a sense of urgency to ensure that families do not have to make impossible choices between caring for their child and meeting their basic needs.

Where your money goes

The campaign provides direct funding for everyday essentials—like rent, groceries, and gas—that insurance doesn’t cover. Salood supports families during the toughest moments of their child’s treatment by offering immediate financial relief, so they can focus on what matters most: their child’s well-being. 100% of the money raised goes directly towards our families.

Learn more about Salood by visiting Salood.org.

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