Tuesday, May 03, 2016
Superheroes of all ages are invited to Beaumont Children’s “Walk for Miracles” at the Detroit Zoo, Saturday, June 4. On-site registration opens at 7 a.m. The walk starts at 8:15 a.m. Blaine Fowler, 96.3 WDVD morning show host, will serve as master of ceremonies.
Money raised through Walk for Miracles supports care for Beaumont Children’s patients like Mila Sikes, of Fraser. She was born four months premature, weighing only 1 pound, 10 ounces After 135 days in the neonatal intensive care unit at Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, Mila went home. Funding provided by Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals helped pay for equipment she needed to grow stronger, such as an incubator bed that monitors development and provides a healing environment for babies born prematurely.
Walkers are encouraged to dress as their favorite superhero character. Children will meet Super Beau, the Beaumont Children’s mascot bear, and other popular fairy tale and comic book heroes. Each child will receive a super hero cape.
Breakfast and refreshments are available. Plus, everyone will be able to enjoy the Kids Craft Corner and exciting exhibits at the Detroit Zoo, including the new Polk Penguin Conservation Center. Zookeepers will be at the vulture, rhinoceros, barn animal and reptile house exhibits to answer questions and share information about the animals.
Walkers must register for the event and make a minimum donation: $20 per adult and $5 per child ages 2 to 14. Children under 2 are free. Walk registration also includes same-day family admission to the Detroit Zoo. Additional fundraising is encouraged. All proceeds will support nonprofit pediatric programs throughout Beaumont Children’s.
Register online or by calling 248-551-3607.