This Saturday – Discounted Day at the Detroit Zoo ALL to Benefit Children’s Miracle Network

This Saturday – Discounted Day at the Detroit Zoo ALL to Benefit Children’s Miracle Network

Special discounted day to enjoy the Detroit Zoo ALL while helping local children and families…ALL proceeds benefit SE Michigan Corewell Health Children’s, a Children’s Miracle Network Hospital.

The theme is Superheroes, so costumes are welcome and meet favorite characters as well.

WHAT:

Corewell Health Children’s Walk for Miracles presented by Velara is a special discounted day for families to enjoy a day at the zoo, all while helping local children and families. Superheroes of all ages are invited to participate in the fundraising event at the Detroit Zoo, Saturday, June 8. The walk begins at 8 a.m., and walkers may stay and enjoy the zoo all day.  All proceeds benefit Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals programming at Corewell Health Children’s and stay in Southeast Michigan to fund exceptional programs and services, vital pediatric equipment, and scholarships for families struggling to afford care.

2024 marks the ninth annual Walk for Miracles, raising more than $675,000 for pediatric programs of Corewell Health Children’s.

Participants are encouraged to dress as their favorite superhero or fantasy character. Children will meet many other popular fairytale and comic book heroes along the way. In addition to enjoying the Zoo exhibits, families will enjoy snacks and refreshments and each child will receive a superhero cape and medal. Also, parking is complimentary for registered participants.

Walkers must register online for the event and make a minimum donation of $12 per person for participants 13 years and older, $8 per person ages 2-12 and children under the age of two are free.  Guests are also provided online personalized/team fundraising pages to raise additional funds. Fundraising for additional funds is not required but is encouraged to further help provide much needed support for pediatric programs and services.

To register for Walk for Miracles, please visit Beaumont.org/WalkforMiracles

To learn more about Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals at Corewell Health Children’s, visit: beaumomt.org/CMN  

WHEN:

 This Saturday, June 8

7:30 a.m. check-in

8:00 a.m. walk kickoff

WHERE:

Detroit Zoo, Royal Oak


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Lindsey Jenn

Lindsey Jenn is the owner and founder of Michigan Mama News. Ever since homeschooling her 3 daughters (now 1 teen and 2 adults), she loved blogging about local events and activities for families in Michigan. She continues to share these events along with helpful resources and informative articles to benefit Michigan families and beyond. Lindsey Jenn possesses an associate's degree in child development from Schoolcraft College and a bachelor's degree in marketing from Southern New Hampshire University.

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