{"id":34424,"date":"2025-11-05T15:27:08","date_gmt":"2025-11-05T15:27:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/34424\/"},"modified":"2025-11-05T15:27:08","modified_gmt":"2025-11-05T15:27:08","slug":"broward-childrens-center-to-host-the-22nd-annual-miles-for-smiles-5k-on-nov-15","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/34424\/","title":{"rendered":"Broward Children\u2019s Center to Host the 22nd Annual Miles for Smiles 5K on Nov. 15."},"content":{"rendered":"

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Who\/What:\u00a0<\/p>\n

Broward Children\u2019s Center<\/a>\u00a0will host its\u00a022nd Annual Miles for Smiles 5K<\/a>\u00a0at\u00a0Pompano Beach Community Park on Saturday, Nov. 15. Runners, walkers, families, community leaders, wheelchairs and strollers\u00a0of all ages will come together in the beautiful Pompano Beach Community Park to raise funds and awareness to\u00a0support Broward Children\u2019s Center.<\/p>\n

The event will feature a family-friendly 5K, children\u2019s activities, live entertainment, raffles, an awards ceremony and more.<\/p>\n

During the event, Broward Children\u2019s Center executives will present the latest care innovations and technological upgrades at the facility, including new integrations of advanced ventilator systems, Masimo patient monitoring, and PointClickCare software. These upgrades now allow for connected, real-time patient monitoring and offsite physician access to medical histories, capabilities unique to Broward Children\u2019s Center among freestanding pediatric care facilities in Florida.<\/p>\n

Children receiving care at Broward Children\u2019s Center, including those in electric wheelchairs, will participate in the 5K route with assistance from more than 40 volunteers representing the International Institute for Health Care Professionals and Broward College\u2019s Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) Program. Volunteers will help wheel participants and support race-day logistics.<\/p>\n

Miles for Smiles will benefit\u00a0Broward Children\u2019s Center,\u00a0a nonprofit organization that has been serving infants, children, and young adults with special needs since 1971. Proceeds will support Broward Children\u2019s Center\u2019s crucial programs and medical, developmental, and therapeutic services designed to meet the specific needs of infants, children and young adults who are developmentally disabled and medically fragile and their families.<\/p>\n

Participants can join the event as an individual or a team and conduct online fundraising prior to race day. Miles for Smiles race day check-in opens at 8 a.m. and the 5K will begin at 9 a.m. After the race, an awards ceremony and a raffle will take place.<\/p>\n

Media is invited to run or attend and cover the event and may do so by emailing:\u00a0bcckids@dureeandcompany.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

When:\u00a0<\/p>\n

Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025<\/p>\n

Registration: 8 a.m.<\/p>\n

Start at 9 a.m.<\/p>\n

Awards Ceremony: 10 a.m.<\/p>\n

Where:\u00a0<\/p>\n

Pompano Beach Community Park<\/p>\n

NE 10th\u00a0Street<\/p>\n

Pompano Beach, Florida 33060<\/p>\n

Cost:\u00a0<\/p>\n

Students: $15<\/p>\n

Early registration: $25<\/p>\n

Day-of registration: $35<\/p>\n

How:\u00a0<\/p>\n

To register and purchase tickets or create a team, please visit\u00a0https:\/\/events.hakuapp.com\/5b6cd4b3b2aec8b45990<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Sponsorship and underwriting opportunities are available. Standard level sponsorships start at $550 and\u00a0Diamond level\u00a0sponsorships start at $5,000.<\/p>\n

For more information on participating in the 5K, please visit\u00a0https:\/\/www.bcckids.org\/our-events\/21st-annualmiles-for-smiles-5k\/<\/a>\u00a0or contact Richard Grosso at 954.943.7336, or email\u00a0RichardG@bcckids.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

About Broward Children\u2019s Center:<\/p>\n

Since 1971, Broward Children\u2019s Center, a private, 501(c)(3) nonprofit, has been providing medical, educational, therapeutic, recreational, daily living and advocacy services through its network of care to infants, children and young adults who are developmentally disabled and\/or medically fragile. Through a continuum of services designed to meet the needs of each child and their families, Broward Children\u2019s Center remains focused on delivering the highest quality care necessary to ensure that each individual is given every opportunity to thrive and succeed. Broward Children\u2019s Center is located at 200 SE 19th Ave., Pompano Beach, FL 33060. For more information, please visit\u00a0www.bcckids.org<\/a>\u00a0or contact 954-504-5610 or\u00a0info@bcckids.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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