Ele's Place - Capital Region

A heartfelt thank you to Capital Steel & Wire for sponsoring the Memory Mile at Ele’s Race!

The Memory Mile provides a special opportunity for participants to honor and remember loved ones who have died while celebrating the healing power of connection and community. Your support helps make this meaningful experience possible for grieving children, teens, young adults, and their families.

Thank you, Capital Steel & Wire, for standing alongside Ele’s Place and helping ensure that no child in Michigan grieves alone. 💙

Today, we welcomed Adam Starr, a self-proclaimed "Ele's Place Dad," whose family joined the Ele's Place community in 2011–2013 following the death of his wife, Mary.

Adam attended Ele's Place alongside his three young children, finding support, understanding, and connection during one of the most difficult times in their lives.

Inspired by the impact Ele's Place had on his family, Adam later helped bring Ele's Place to West Michigan so that other grieving children and families could access the same support that meant so much to him.

We are grateful for Adam's continued advocacy and commitment to our mission. His story is a powerful reminder that healing can lead to hope, and hope can inspire lasting impact.

Thank you, Adam, for stopping by and for your continued dedication to helping ensure that no child grieves alone. 💙

Ele's Race is July 18th!

👕Register by July 6 to Guarantee Your Ele's Race T-Shirt! https://www.elesrace5k.org/

💙 Ele's Race 5K Run/Walk | July 18 💙

There are so many ways to support grieving children, teens, and families through Ele's Race!

🏃 Run or Walk
Join us in Lansing at Jackson National Life or participate virtually from anywhere:
👉 https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/Lansing/ElesRace5Krunwalk

🎉 Become a Fundraiser
No running required! Create a fundraising page and help spread hope and healing:
👉 https://runsignup.com/Race/Donate/3976/BecomeFundraiser

🙋 Volunteer
Help before the race or on race day:
👉 https://runsignup.com/Race/Volunteer/MI/Lansing/ElesRace5Krunwalk

Whether you run, fundraise, volunteer, or cheer from the sidelines, you're helping ensure that grief support remains available to children and families at no cost.

We can't wait to see you there! 💙

For years, Dr. Jane Turner has generously shared her time, compassion, and expertise with the children and teens attending peer support groups at Ele’s Place. 💜

Whether answering questions about grief, growing up, emotions, or physical health concerns, she creates a safe and supportive space where young people feel heard, understood, and cared for.

We are incredibly grateful for her continued dedication to the families we serve and for the kindness she brings to our community. Thank you, Dr. Turner, for making such a meaningful difference in the lives of grieving children and teens at Ele's Place Capital Region. 🥰

💙 Wishlist Wednesday 💙

During the summer months, families gather at Ele's Place for Family Night. These special evenings create opportunities for families to connect, support one another, and continue their healing journeys through shared meals, meaningful conversations, and hands-on group projects.

Would you consider helping us prepare for these activities? We are currently in need of 3 oz. paper cups & other craft supplies for our upcoming Family Night projects.

🪄 Shop our Amazon Wish List:
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3A8WL9WLA66UF

Every item donated helps create meaningful opportunities for connection, expression, and healing for grieving children, teens, and families.

Thank you for helping us make these special evenings possible. 💙

🏃‍♀️💙 Go the Extra Mile for Grieving Children and Families 💙🏃‍♂️

Participating in the 21st Annual Ele's Race 5K Run/Walk is a great way to support Ele's Place, but did you know you can make an even bigger impact by becoming a fundraiser?

Whether you're joining us in person on Saturday, July 18th or participating virtually, you can help ensure that grief support remains available to children, teens, and families at no cost.

✨ Become an individual fundraiser and share your personal fundraising page with family and friends:
https://runsignup.com/Race/Donate/3976/TopFundraisers -topFundraisers

✨ Gather your friends, family, coworkers, or neighbors and create a fundraising team:
https://runsignup.com/RaceGroups/3976

Every dollar raised helps provide a safe place for grieving children and families to find connection, support, and healing.

Together, we can make a difference—one step, one team, and one fundraiser at a time. 💙

💙 Mission Monday 💙

At Ele's Place, our mission is rooted in creating a safe, supportive space where children, teens, and families can navigate grief and find healing through connection.

🌈This Pride Month, we reaffirm our commitment to ensuring that everyone who walks through our doors feels seen, heard, valued, and welcomed. Whether you are a volunteer, staff member, donor, or participant in our programs, you belong here. 🌈

We celebrate the diversity, strength, and resilience of the LGBTQ+ community and remain dedicated to fostering an environment of inclusion, compassion, and respect for aall.

Grief touches every community and healing begins when people know they are accepted exactly as they are. 💙

🏃‍♂️💙 Race Volunteers Needed! 💙🏃‍♀️

Join The Big Lug and sign up to volunteer at the 21st Annual Ele's Race 5K Run/Walk!

It takes an amazing team of volunteers to make this event a success, and we have plenty of opportunities available, including:
🚗 Parking Assistance
💧 Filling Water Bottles
🚩 Course Marshals
🎨 Face Painting
🙋 Registration & Check-In
🎉 And more!

Whether you can give a few hours or the whole morning, you'll be helping create a memorable event that supports grieving children, teens, and families throughout our community.

Ready to join the team?

👉 Sign up here: https://www.elesrace5k.org/Race/Volunteer/MI/Lansing/ElesRace5Krunwalk

Thank you for helping us make this year's race our best one yet! 💙

We’re honored to recognize Miotech Orthopedic Group as our Ele’s Race Bib Sponsor. Your continued support strengthens our mission to serve children, teens, young adults, and caregivers who are navigating grief.

Thank you for standing with us and helping bring comfort, connection, and healing to families in need. 💙