Michelle's Memorial

12/03/2025

On this we’d like to start by saying THANK YOU!

Our goal this year was to expand scholarships to graduating Seniors both at Royalton-Hartland high school and the surrounding Niagara-Orleans league high schools (Barker, Newfane, Wilson, Albion, Akron, and Medina).

With your help, we accomplished that goal! For the very first year, we awarded the Michelle A. Bewley Scholar Athlete Award to two R-H Seniors and a Senior of Akron high school. We also established the Michelle's Memorial S.T.E.M. Award which was given to two R-H Seniors, totaling $8,000.

The goal for 2026 is to further define our mission and continue to focus on the heart of what we do. We hope to always provide an affordable family friendly race experience that can support the financial need of the scholarships being awarded. In addition, we're looking for more ways to come alongside our community, specifically in assisting and supporting students experiencing grief and the loss of a loved one.

At the heart of everything we do is community and we hope you’ll consider joining us whether by running, volunteering, financially contributing or spreading the love. Thank you for being a part of the Michelle's Memorial family!

Visit our website to learn more.

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12/02/2025

2025 race photos are now up on our website!

Thank you to all that attended!

Visit www.MichellesMemorial.com or click the link in bio.

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11/23/2025

Thank you to everyone that helped make the 14th Annual Michelle’s memorial 5K possible this morning. Officially photos coming soon!!

11/23/2025

Thank you to everyone that helped make the 14th Annual Michelle’s Memorial 5K possible. The official photos will come soon, but here is this morning’s start!

11/22/2025

11/22/2025

Only 80 minutes until the start!! We can’t wait to be back on the canal!

11/21/2025

We are setting up for some excitement!! Online registration is now closed, but in-person registration opens tomorrow morning at 8am! We can't wait to see you all in the morning. 💗🐞 🏃‍♂️

11/21/2025

There are less than 48 hours until the race!! The weather looks good for the back half of November! Can't wait to see you all at the Middleport Fire Hall when registration begins at 8a!

11/20/2025

This year's Michelle's Memorial 5K is presented by Black Buffalo Construction, LLC!

Black Buffalo Construction, LLC is a homegrown business that has expanded it's projects nationally, focusing on high-end hotel remodels and renovations.

The mission of Michelle's Memorial wouldn't be possible without the backing and support of so many individuals and businesses.

Thank you for your partnership is this year's race!
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11/19/2025

We are less than 4 days away from celebrating Michelle and our community in the streets of Middleport!

Please remember that our goal is to begin the race at 9a sharp. Registration begins at 8a in the Middleport Fire Hall (parking across Main St.).

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11/18/2025

Today's Sponsor Highlight is IronBridge Wealth Counsel!

Brian and Brooke lead a second generation Wealth Planning Firm that has been serving clients in the WNY region for over 40 years. They are members of IronBridge Wealth Counsel, an ensemble team of dedicated financial professionals that began after being motivated by gaps observed in the financial services industry.

Through this partnership, they can now offer expanded experience and extensive accreditation through a practice that still serves as an advocate for clients and a champion of their financial well-being.

The mission at IronBridge is to create a positive, multigenerational impact on colleagues, clients, and communities.

Thank you for the continued support and being a part of our community!

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11/16/2025

Only one short week until the starting gun fires for Michelle's Memorial 5K! Registration begins at 8am in the Middleport Fire Hall.

Thank you again to our friends, family, sponsors and the communities of Middleport, Gasport, Medina and Lockport for your support over the past 14 years. With the support and love from our community, great things can and will happen.

“One of the marvelous things about community is that it enables us to welcome and help people in a way we couldn't as individuals.” – Jean Vanier

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