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Grand Rapids Rise to host empowerment event for middle school girls
Game Changers offers local students in grades 6 through 8 the opportunity to hear from role models who are leading boldly and redefining success on their own terms.
Community-backed baseball field nears final inning with donor support
The organization is launching its “Last Chance to Buy a Brick” campaign, allowing supporters to cement their place in the ballpark’s history with an engraved brick for as little as $150.
Gobble Wobble fun run celebrates 20 years
This Thanksgiving morning tradition invites families, neighbors, friends, and pets to run or walk to the finish line on November 27.
Turkey Trot adds new way for participants to give
The GRPS Turkey Trot supports GRPS scholar-athletes with the goal of promoting fitness and raising funds to offset the costs of GRPS athletics.
5K promotes fitness as a path to recovery
Held during National Recovery Month, the 5K is a celebration of physical transformation, resilience, and the power of community.
Nonprofit to host inaugural 5K
The organization will debut its inaugural 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk, followed by a free, dog-friendly public event.
5K to benefit school nurse program
The 5K and 1.5-mile run/walk event has raised nearly $383,500 for the hospital's School Nurse Program, which provides vital medical support to students throughout Lakeshore communities.
Nonprofit to host first event to support mental health in sports
The event will feature a panel of mental health professionals discussing identity, mental and emotional wellness, purpose, and passion beyond sports, as well as faith, character, and resilience for student athletes.
Athletes from across the U.S. to compete in Grand Rapids July 11-17
Athletes competing will have qualified through one of more than 35 sanctioned competitions that took place across the country.
Beer City Open pickleball tournament returns to Grand Rapids
The tournament has grown into one of the most prestigious pickleball events in the world, hosting the Major League Pickleball (MLP) Edward Jones Mid-Season Tournament.
Olympian to headline summer games opening ceremony
The games are an Olympic-style sporting event for athletes of all ages and abilities, with the summer games offering more than 35 sports for over 6,000 athletes.
Airline adds direct flights to Detroit Lions away games
Detroit Lions fans will now be able to attend select away games thanks to new nonstop flights through Delta Air Lines at the Gerald R. Ford International Airport.
University breaks ground on first on-campus football stadium
A multi-stage project, each phase will begin after full funding is secured.
Airport to host Runway 5K
This unique event offers walkers and runners the rare opportunity to compete on an actual airport runway.
National adaptive sports competition seeks volunteers, vendors
The Hartford Nationals is the largest and longest-running national sports championship event for athletes with a physical disability, visual impairment, and/or intellectual disability.
Former WWE superstar to main event lakeshore pro wrestling show
The event will raise funds and awareness for the local Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2114.
Doctor honored for lifelong impact in sports medicine
The award recognizes outstanding contributions in research, innovation, safety or legacy.
Golf offers outlet for veteran wellness
The program promotes physical, mental, social, and emotional well-being through professional instruction and complimentary equipment while eliminating traditional barriers to the sport.
$50,000 grant supports mental health nonprofit
The funding, awarded through lululemon's Centre for Social Impact, supports organizations committed to making mental wellbeing more accessible through movement-based initiatives.
Tryout open to West Michigan youth hockey players
Participation provides a different experience for hockey players looking for more ice time in the summer while honing their talents and testing their teamwork and adaptability skills.