This September, Voyatek plans to fight childhood cancer, one mile at a time by participating in The Million Mile!  The goal for the whole event is to collectively walk, run, bike, swim, and/or move one million miles to raise funds and increase awareness of the need to support childhood cancer research.  We are partnering with the Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF), a non-profit focused on fighting childhood cancer, to help reach the million mile goal.  Voytek has set a goal of 2,000 miles and Voyatek will be supporting us with a donation for every 500 miles we walk, run, bike, swim, or move as a company!!! 

All you need to do is get moving and record your miles on this ALSF webpage.  Voyatek is sponsoring its employees to take part in the ALSF Million Mile event by getting active and recording miles.  As the Voyatek participants collectively reach each milestone of 500 miles, Voyatek makes a donation to ALSF (sometimes timed to take advantage of the donation doubling done by Volvo).  Those participating may also make a donation to ALSF if they so choose, but it is not a requirement for participation in the event and does not affect the donation(s) made by Voyatek.  The only thing Voyatek employees or their families (they can get involved, too!) need to do is get moving and record miles.  

As we walk, run, bike, swim, and move to raise both awareness and funds for cancer research, we remember those in our lives affected by childhood cancer, especially Hope Bertelsen (https://www.alexslemonade.org/hero/hope-bertelsen).  Hope's battle with neuroblastoma has inspired the Voyatek family to participate in The Million Mile for over 10 years.  Let's keep it up this year and continue to show our support, do our part, and take this opportunity to get out and be active while supporting childhood cancer research.

HOW TO GET INVOLVED: 

We welcome you to join with Voyatek as we walk, run, cycle, swim, and move to end childhood cancer.  Friends and family are welcome to join as well.  Here are some ways you can get involved:

1. Log Miles: This is the primary way for you to get involved.  Get active and record your miles on this webpage.  When you sign up, you will be asked for a fundraising goal, but Personal Fundraising is optional.  At sign up, you can enter 1 for the personal fundraising goal, and no contribution is required.  We’ll take it from there and Voyatek will make a donation when we reach certain milestones as we log miles throughout September.  Any amount or any number of miles is fine; you can set your own mileage goal when you sign up.  Reach out to Robert Reynolds via email or Teams for help recording miles.

2. Post Pictures: Share your involvement (on this page, below) with a message or photo of yourself and/or those with whom you are participating.  It helps motivate others!

3. Donate: Want to contribute to ALSF directly or participate without logging miles?  No problem, you can still donate to the cause.  While not required for participation, donation to ALSF is a great way to support childhood cancer research.

IF YOU PLAN TO DONATE (OPPORTUNITY TO MAXIMIZE YOUR DONATION): Each year, Volvo Cars USA has offered opportunities to DOUBLE donations made at various times throughout September.  We anticipate they'll do the same this year.  If you'd like to maximize your donation with a matching donation from Volvo Cars USA, just wait for us to reach out with the specific dates to donate.