My Very Own Bed Announces the 3rd Annual Steps for Sleep Event, April 29
Friday, April 7, 2023 at 2:25AM
Walk & Wellness Fundraising Event on April 29th
For the third consecutive year, Minneapolis nonprofit My Very Own Bed will host its annual Steps for Sleep – a walk and wellness fundraising event highlighting the connection between physical activity and healthy sleep while raising awareness and funds for its work providing new beds and Dream Kits to kids.
Members of the public are invited to:
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Walk 1.5 miles around Boom Island on April 29th at 9:30 a.m., starting at DeLaSalle High School.
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Or walk anywhere, April 22–29.
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Explore the Wellness Fair whether walking in-person or anywhere. Learn about healthy sleep, fitness, healing, nutrition, and more!
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Donate to support 1600 kids in the community with new beds this year.
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Start their own fundraiser to support kids’ healthy sleep.
Since its founding in 2014, My Very Own Bed has had one goal: to provide new beds and Dream Kits (bedding, books, and stuffed animals) to children moving into stable housing.
While working in social services, founder Michael Allen saw beds as a great need as he helped families move out of shelters and into homes. What struck him most was seeing children sleeping on the floor because a bed was out of reach for many families.
With support from a broad base of sponsors, volunteers, donors, and referral partners (social service organizations that connect My Very Own Bed with families), My Very Own Bed has grown to impact more kids and their families each year. In 2022 alone, My Very Own Bed provided 1637 beds to kids in 684 families.
The impact of receiving a new bed is immediate for a child and their family. Improving where and how children sleep improves their overall health and well-being, performance in school, behavior at home, physical health, and much more.
Register or donate at https://runsignup.com/Race/MN/Minneapolis/StepsforSleep
