The Stone Foundation supports others with bringing education, awareness, and advocacy to our youth and adults who are meeting important milestones across their lifespan.
OCTOBER 5, 2024
A stationary bike race that will take place at the Williston ARC on October 5th, 2024. Our vision is to create an event to bring awareness to physical and mental health through the support of an inclusive community. Our mission aims to advocate for individuals with physical and/or mental disabilities to assist them in reaching important life milestones. This equipment is very costly and is not always covered by insurance despite being medically necessary. Milestone Miles will lessen the financial burden on individuals and families by providing direct financial assistance in purchasing such equipment.
Team Registration and Applicant Submissions open June 1st!
Event Details
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Milestone Miles will assist in breaking a financial barrier for families by lessening some of the burden of their challenging path they've been given along with providing hope that their loved one will have a better opportunity to reach their full potential. 100% of funds raised will be given to recipients who have met the application requirements stated below.
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Milestone Miles will be held on October 5, 2024 at the Williston Area Recreation Center on the basketball courts.
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^ 8:30 Doors Open
^ 9:00 am opening ceremony
Introduction of Milestone Miles Vision and Mission
Introduction of recipients of the ride
Video - interviews with recipients
Rules of event
^ 9:30 am First Heat
^ 9:50 am - 10:00 am Rest/Report Miles/Switch riders
^ 10:00 am - 10:20 am Second Heat
^ 10:20 am - 10:30 am Rest/Report Miles/Switch Riders
^ 10:30 am - 10:50 am Third Heat
^ 10:50 am - 11:00 am Rest/Report Miles/Switch Riders
^ 11:00 am - 11:20 am Fourth Heat
^ 11:20 am - 11:30 am Rest/Report Miles/Switch Riders
^ 11:30 am - 11:50 am Fifth Heat
^ 11:50 am - 12:00 pm Rest/Report Miles/Switch Riders
^ 12:00 pm Closing Ceremony/Announcing Winners
Milestone Miles FAQs
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Make A Team
When and where will the event take place?
Milestone Miles will be held on October 5, 2024 at the Williston Area Recreation Center on the east basketball courts.
Who can ride?
Anyone that can safely sit on and utilize a stationary spin bike.
How many are on a team?
A team is made up of 5 people. Each team will come up with a team name.
Who is responsible for fundraising on the team?
Each team member fundraises. The fundraising goal for each team member is $100.
How long does each person ride?
Each person on a team will ride for 20 minutes. There will be 5 heats with a 10 minute break between each. After each ride, a Milestone Miles volunteer will come by to record the distance for each heat.
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Recipient for Funds Application
Must live in the city of Williston with proof of address
All ages accepted
Individuals with permanent disabilities that affects them physically or mentally
Has exhausted all state funded assistance options, such as Medicaid, for insurance based medical equipment with proof of denial
Requests not insurance based (home and vehicle adaptations) with proof of invoice
Meets the financial requirements
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Become a Sponsor
Where can someone donate?
Anyone can donate on the website, under a teams website link or by sending a check made out to The Stone Foundation to 1905 14th Street West, Williston, ND 58801.
Is this donation tax deductible?
The Stone Foundation is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization and your donation is tax-deductible within the guidelines of U.S. law. To claim a donation as a deduction on your U.S. taxes, please keep your email donation receipt as your official record. We'll send it to you upon successful completion of your donation.
How are Milestone Miles Funds Used?
100% of every dollar raised will benefit individuals with physical and mental disabilities. Funds will stay local to Williston, ND to support them with adaptive medical equipment and assistive technology that is not covered by insurance.
Why is it important to support Milestone Miles?
Oftentimes adaptive medical equipment and assistive technology is needed for individuals with disabilities of all kinds: physical or mental. This equipment is very costly and is not always covered by insurance despite the necessity to survive, thrive and to ensure all individuals have equal opportunities to be active members of our community. Milestone Miles will assist in breaking a financial barrier for families by lessening some of the burden of their challenging path they've been given along with providing hope that their loved one will have a better opportunity to reach their full potential.
