In the Fall of 2021, our manager, Jay, was preparing and training to run in the Brooklyn marathon. That race was slated for the end of April the next Spring. At the onset of the training, he received an e-mail saying that he had been selected to run his first Boston marathon. The only problem: that race would be taking place exactly 6 days before the race in New York.
Faced with choosing between the two, he eventually came to the only feasible conclusion: run both—but only if he could manage to find a way to capitalize on his pending misery.
Born from this endeavor was “Jay’s Meaningful Miles”.
Every April since 2022, Jay has run two marathons inside of a week of one another. Through the support of generous donors and local business partners, this charitable effort raises funds to benefit two incredible causes: Braden’s Hope, founded and based here in KC, and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Every donation helps support families facing childhood illness and provides critical resources for life-saving research and care. What makes Jay’s Meaningful Miles even more powerful is the commitment from local businesses that match community contributions, doubling the impact of every dollar given.
Together, through movement, generosity, and community support, Jay’s Meaningful Miles helps bring hope, healing, and brighter futures to children and families who need it most.
Minsky’s Pizza Since 1976 we’ve used distinctive ingredients in our savory gourmet pizzas, hot sandwiches, pastas and salads…sure to please any palate. Repeatedly voted “Kansas City’s Best Pizza,” and offers carry out, delivery and catering.
eggtc. Enjoy the finest and freshest gourmet breakfasts, lunches and coffee delicacies in our richly delightful rooms. Plus our event room is the perfect gathering place for your celebration or meeting. Two locations: 51st & Main Streets
and Shawnee.
Great for students, workplace gifts, families on the go and gift baskets. Entertain friends, relatives and visitors. You decide the amount. Cards may be reloaded with value. Ask your server for details.
Osteria IL Centro is repeatably awarded Wine Spectator’s Best of Award of Excellence for its exceptional reserve wine list.
Rated #1 Italian Restaurant in
Kansas City by Zagat.
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