Lace Up for Foster Kids! In honor of Foster Care Awareness Month, and we’re celebrating by bringing our community together for a powerful cause; the well-being of our local foster children. Join Share My Smile on June 27th at Tom Hanafan’s River’s Edge Park for our Foster Care Fun Run 5K — a family-friendly event dedicated to supporting foster children and the incredible families who open their hearts and homes to them. Every mile run, every step walked, and every dollar raised helps bring hope, stability, and support to children in foster care. Whether you’re a runner, a walker, or just someone who wants to support an amazing cause, we invite you to come out and be part of something meaningful. Bring your friends! Bring your family! Bring your running shoes! Every mile brings a smile! Event Details Date: June 27, 2026 Location: Tom Hanafan’s River’s Edge Park Event: Foster Care Fun Run - a 5K for the runners, a 1K for families or those who like to stop and smell the roses. Tshirts and
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Share My Smile Foster Care Fun Run 2026 — Council Bluffs, IA
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Race Travel Insurance
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You've trained for months and booked a trip to Council Bluffs, IA.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
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and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
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Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
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