Annual Miles for Meals on Wheels Fun Run and Online Auction
Contributed by Danielle Pond
The Miles for Meals Fun Run event began in 1980 and continues today to promote WASI’s mission, “to enable seniors to live independently for as long as possible.” Miles for Meals on Wheels is WASI’s largest fundraising event of the year. A vital community service, this program provides essential meals to homebound seniors in the Mat-Su Borough. In today’s challenging economic climate, it is more important than ever to support this worthy cause.
Meals on Wheels is not just about providing a nutritious meal. This personalized service delivers hope, health, and nutrition to seniors. One of the comments we hear most often: “Thanks to my driver and staff, it's nice to see a friendly person who shows concern and a smile for me! I am a senior and a shut-in and besides the much-appreciated meals, I enjoy a friendly face. Sometimes I don't see visitors for days”. WASI loves making a senior’s day!
The ONLINE AUCTION starts on May 6th and ends on May 19th, 2023. The auction is a fun way to participate from the comfort and convenience of your own phone and helps us support the WASI Meals on Wheels program. There is still time to donate items for the auction. Call us today!
WASI’s FUN RUN event will take place on Saturday, June 24th, where you can Run, Walk or Roll at your own pace. Wasilla Senior Center is located at 1301 S. Century Circle in Wasilla. This is a great opportunity to gather your family and friends and join us to support seniors. If you are unable to make it on the day of the event, you may participate at any time, anywhere, between June 1 and June 24th virtually. Make a video, take a selfie, or stop by the Wasilla Senior Center and we’ll take your photo and place it under our “Finish Line” banner! Registration is easy and is $30.
Help us make a difference in the lives of seniors and be a part of this fun run event. Sponsor your favorite runner or become a business sponsor by donating to this meaningful cause.
For more information, please call or email 907-206-8793 or m4m@alaskaseniors.com. To REGISTER visit the website at wasillaseniors.com. Like us on Facebook and stay tuned for updates.
