Join Mercy-USA for Aid and Development and the Oakland Muslim and Friends Running Club (OMFRC) on Sunday, May 18, 2025, from 12–3 PM at Bloomer Park (345 John R Rd, Rochester Hills, MI 48307) for our 5K Run/Walk for Yemen—a community-powered fundraiser to support families in urgent need.

All proceeds will provide food baskets and water for displaced families in Yemen. Just $150 sponsors a family for an entire month, and our goal is to raise $10,000 to feed over 65 families.

This event is perfect for all ages and fitness levels! 🏃‍♀️🚶

🎟️ Ticket includes:

• A light lunch (main dish provided by Mercy-USA through Savvy Sliders Rochester (100% halal!)
• Fun potluck of sides and desserts (bring something to share!)
• Field games for kids, access to the playground, and Bloomer Park’s scenic trails
• Finisher medals, t-shirts, and a chance to win awesome prizes for top fundraisers and race winners!*

**Medals and t-shirts will be available on a first-come, first-served basis, based on sign-up date and check-in. Once supplies run out, we will coordinate a separate pick-up date for those who registered later after the reordered materials are received. 

Parking is free, and we would prefer for everyone to park at the nearest lot to the John R Entrance of the park. Follow the signs for the Bloomer Tent, this is where the race will start and end, and serve as the hub for the event.

🕒 Schedule:

• 11:30 AM — Check-in & Registration
• 12:00 PM — Group Warm-Up and Opening Remarks
• 12:30 PM — Run/Walk Begins
• 1:00 PM — Potluck Lunch & Social Hour Begins
• 1:30 PM — Closing Remarks & Thank You
  2:00 PM — Cutoff time for Timed Race--You must complete the course by this time if you want your time to be calculated by the timing agency

🏅 T-Shirts & Medals:
Available while supplies last—priority will be given based on sign-up date. If you registered later, we’ll coordinate a pick-up option after the event if needed.

🚰 Water Stations:
We’ll have water stations along the route to keep you hydrated.

🚻 Restrooms:
Bathrooms are available on-site at the park for your convenience.

🍽 Food:
Light snacks will be provided post-run. (First come, first serve!). The main course for a lunch is also provided by Mercy-USA and OMFRC, but there is a potluck for sides, snacks, and desserts, so please sign up to bring something to share! 

📸 Share Your Moments!
Don’t forget to capture the memories!

Use #Yemen5K when posting your photos

Tag us on Instagram @mercy.usa and @oaklandmfrc so we can share your posts!

🎉 Bring your energy, your friends, and your smiles—it's all for a great cause!

If there are any questions, please reach out to the OMFRC President, Amber Sufi (586)-747-8828, or Anam Ahmed (586)- 871-1897.

Whether you run, walk, or cheer from the sidelines, your participation makes a real impact. 🌍❤️