Running & Walking Paths
For years, we had a vision and goal of creating running paths at schools to benefit not only the students but also the surrounding community. In 2024, that vision became a reality. To date, we’ve successfully built two paths—one at Gardner Elementary School in Lansing and another at Vernor Elementary School in Detroit. This is just the beginning. We aim to build additional paths in schools and communities throughout Michigan.
Coming soon! Keep an eye out for a video featuring one of our paths, including interviews with the school about how much they LOVE it and the positive impact it's had on their students and community.
Key Benefits
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Safe Spaces for Children: Provides children with secure and dedicated areas to exercise, run, and walk, fostering a healthy lifestyle from an early age.
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Encourages Community Engagement: These paths are open to the entire community, encouraging families, neighbors, and local residents to stay active together.
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Accessible to All: The paths are designed to be inclusive, providing accessible spaces for walkers, runners, and individuals of all ages and fitness levels.
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Promotes Healthy Living: Aims to combat sedentary lifestyles by encouraging regular physical activity in a safe environment.
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Enhances School and Neighborhood: The addition of the paths improves the overall environment of the schools and surrounding neighborhoods, adding value to the community.
We've hired McKearney Asphalt & Sealing, a company with over 40 years of expertise in installing paths just like these.
Future Goals
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Expansion Plans: This is just the beginning. We aim to build additional paths in schools and communities throughout Michigan.
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Partnership Opportunities: We welcome collaboration with local governments, schools, and community organizations to identify locations for future projects and to help fund the cost of these paths.
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Long-Term Vision: Our goal is to create a statewide network of safe, accessible running and walking paths that promote health and wellness for generations to come.
Get Involved
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Donate: Your support will help fund the creation of new paths in underserved areas.
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Sponsor: Would your organizaiton or private foundation like to help fund a path? We welcome partnerships!
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Spread the Word: Share this initiative with others to raise awareness and foster support for expanding safe running and walking paths across Michigan.
