Events
Place
Loves Park, IL US 61111
Description
Make wishes happen with your 7k run or 1.5 mile walk! 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 12th at Rockford Rivets Stadium. 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
*First 250 participants receive a Bring Joy Beanie!
*One entry into the raffle for Bears vs Packer Tickets
Sponsor Nik's Home Run and Bring Joy to Young Cancer Warriors
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.
Packet Pickup
Rockford Rivets Stadium
Friday, Oct 11th 4pm - 7pm
Check out Grammy's Auction in person at the Rivets Stadium.
Race day packet pick up day
Saturday October 12th 8am - 8:30am
Grammy's Online Auction
CLICK HERE to check-out Grammy's Online Auction
Auction OPENS at 1 PM on Saturday, September 28th CLOSES at 11 AM during Nik's Home Run.
Bears vs Packers Ticket Raffle
Make a donation for your chance to win two tickets to get in the game!
Ticket Details:
Game: Bears vs. Packers at Soldier Field
Date: Sunday, Nov 17th at 12:00 pm
Seats: 2 tickets, Section 122, Row 9, Seats 18-19
Donate for your chance to GET IN THE GAME!
Donate $20 for 1 entry
Donate $50 for 3 entries
Donate $100 for 10 entries
Link to donate: DONATE HERE
Volunteer at Nik's Home Run
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER
Nik's Home Run takes about 100 volunteers. This is a great opportunity to give back with your time. If you have questions about volunteering contact Linda at linda@nikswish.org.
Wishes in Waiting - Make a Wish Come True
Since its founding in 2012, the Nikolas Ritschel Foundation (Nik’s Wish) has granted over 360 wishes across 38 states and counting. Nik’s Wish is a Rockford-based, volunteer-powered, 501(c)(3) charity with a mission to BRING HOPE & JOY to young adults (18-24) and their loved ones fighting cancer. We fulfill wishes for these young cancer warriors who are ineligible for Make-A-Wish-type programs due to their age at the time of diagnosis. For more information and the stories of the wishers below click here: Nik's Wish
Race Swag
All participants will receive a T-Shirt and Swag Bag. First 250 participants receive a Bring Joy Beanie for Free!
Top Fundraiser Award
Participant with the most fundraising will take home this awesome trophy.
Race Contact Info
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Making a Wish Come True
Course Map
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