Hastings College invites students, alumni and the community to join the fifth and final Miles For Mik, a 24-hour walk/run event beginning at 6:00 a.m. on Friday, May 1.
The event is held in memory of Mikaelah “Mik” Molifua, a 2017 graduate and former Bronco student-athlete and coach who passed away in 2020 after a courageous battle with cancer. It serves as a celebration of her enduring spirit and a way to grow a scholarship established in her name.
Organized by Mik’s brother and physical education instructor Casey Molifua and art professor Dr. Brian Corr, the event features a one-mile loop around Heartwell Park starting at the top of every hour for 24 consecutive hours. The home base for the event is the Jackson Dinsdale Art Center (JDAC), where participants can gather between laps.
“This year is really about engaging the campus and the personal challenge of completing the 24-hour journey,” said Casey Molifua. “We want to focus on one final push together, and honor Mik by coming together to run or walk a mile or two in her memory. For those not in Hastings, we invite you to walk and wherever you may be.”
While the focus remains on the physical presence of the campus community, those who choose can make a donation to the Mikaelah Molifua Memorial Scholarship at hastings.edu/mik now through the event weekend.
The scholarship benefits Hastings College student-athletes with financial needs who demonstrate exceptional spirit, enthusiasm and perseverance. In honor of Mik’s own journey, special consideration is given to students facing health challenges.
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