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Race Description
CELEBRATE 15 years and 500 WISHES with our 7k run or 1.5 mile walk! Join us at MercyHealth Sportscore Two (Indoor Sports Center) for this year's race followed by a fun indoor afterparty and Grammy's Auction!
Bring JOY to young adults, and their families, fighting cancer. Most pediatric support programs age out at 18 and adult programs start at 25 leaving a gap for young adults. Our mission is to bridge that gap and deliver joy to young adults aged 18-24 battling cancer!
Nik's Home Run is our biggest fundraiser of the year and makes granting more wishes possible. It all takes place on Saturday, October 10th at MercyHealth Sportscore Two. The gates open at 8:00 AM for check-in and registration. The Run & Walk start at 9:00 AM.
Your registration includes:
*T-Shirt and Swag Bag
Help us raise $25,000 to grant wishes!
$83
Raised of $25,000
Top Fundraisers
Top Individuals (27)
View AllMelissa Case
$25.00 raised of $100.00
Collette Thomas
$10.00 raised of $100.00
Dana Dmochowski
$10.00 raised of $100.00
Jose Robles
$3.00 raised of $100.00
Samantha Hacker
$0.00 raised of $100.00
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How to Become a Fundraiser
Every dollar raised through Nik's Home Run goes toward granting wishes for young adults ages 18 to 24 fighting cancer.
Whether you're running solo or building a team, fundraising for Nik's Home Run is simple. Set up your personal or team page in minutes, share it with friends, family, and coworkers, and watch your progress grow!
Fundraising Tiers & Rewards
- Raise $100+ — Nik's Home Run Medal
- Raise $250+ — Vintage Nik's Wish Medal
- Raise $500+ — Small Nik's Wish Lamp Medal
- Raise $1,000+ — Nik's Home Run Trophy + Special Limited Edition Medal
Fundraise at any tier and get a free Memorial Gardens Tribute sign — a space to honor someone you've lost, with their name and photo displayed throughout event day, yours to keep afterward. (Not fundraising? You can still purchase a tribute sign separately for $25.)
No goal is too small. Every $100 you raise moves you closer to the next milestone, and every gift — big or small — brings us one step closer to granting another wish.
During the registration process, you will be asked to either Join an Existing Team or Create a Team. After you make your selection, you will continue through the registration process. Once completed, you will receive an email with your unique fundraising link to share with family and friends.
Not running or walking, but would still like to fundraise. Click here to join the fundraising initiative.
Become a Sponsor
Your sponsorship of Nik's Home Run helps bring joy to young cancer warriors. Sadly, we have seen too many lives lost to cancer before fulfilling their wishes. This year, we need your support more than ever to deliver the words, "YOUR WISH IS GRANTED!"
Join us in making a difference. Visit the Nik's Home Run Sponsorship Page to learn more about how you can support our cause.
Memorial Garden Sign
Some people leave a mark that time simply cannot fade. This year, Nik's Home Run is opening a special place to honor them.
For $25, dedicate a space in our Memorial Gardens to someone you've lost. An 18x24 personalized yard sign bearing their name and photo, standing among a community of others who understand what it means to carry someone's memory forward. On event day, friends, family, and fellow supporters will walk through the garden and remember them together.
After the event is over, the sign is yours to keep as a lasting piece of the day, and of them.
Race Information
RACE LOCATION
MercyHealth
Sportcore Two
8800 E Riverside Blvd
Loves Park, IL 61111
PACKET PICKUP
MercyHealth
Sportscore Two
Friday, Oct 9th
4pm - 7pm
Check out Grammy's Auction in person!
Race day packet pick-up
Saturday, Oct 10th
8am - 8:30am
COURSE MAP
RACE SWAG
All participants will receive a T-Shirt and Swag Bag.
Nikolas Ritschel Foundation
Nik's Wish grants wishes to young adults (18-24) fighting cancer, filling the gap for those who often fall through the craks between pediatric and adult cancer care programs. A wish is not just a fleeting moment -- it creates lasting memories for young adult cancer warriors and their loved ones, bringing HOPE & JOY during their challenging journey.
Contact us at: 815-262-8825
Email us at: info@nikswish.org
Making a Wish Come True
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