Join Miles of Impact — Every Step, Stroke, and Stretch Counts!

October 14, 2025

October is here, and that means it’s time for Miles of Impact

Miles of Impact Elevate+’s month-long peer-to-peer fitness fundraiser turns every mile (and every movement) into opportunity.


Our goal is simple but powerful: log 1,000 miles together and raise $25,000 to support paid internships for students from underserved communities. These formative experiences help young people build confidence, professional networks, and brighter futures.


How It Works

Participants can walk, run, bike, swim — or even stretch their way toward our shared goal. For those who prefer yoga, HIIT workouts, or weightlifting, we’ve created a conversion chart that translates your activity into miles. Every bit of effort moves us closer to our target!


You can also fundraise through your personal network, with a suggested goal of $250 per participant — but any amount helps. And if you’d rather support the cause from the sidelines, direct donations are warmly welcomed.


Why It Matters

Elevate+ is currently behind in its fundraising for the year. Reaching our $25,000 Miles of Impact goal will provide essential support for next summer’s transformative internships, helping us continue to level the playing field for talented students who simply need access to opportunity.



As of now, we’ve raised about 10% of our goal — and we need your help to finish strong!


Join the Movement

Sign up, log your miles, and make an impact today at
👉
www.givesignup.org/elevateplus


Champions of our cause will be celebrated for their energy, generosity, and commitment to creating equitable pathways to success.

Together, we can turn every mile into meaningful change.

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