Written by Jenny Holmes, with assistance from Kassie Heisserer. Some people run for fun, some run for the free shirt, but on September 16, 2017, we will Run for Hope! Bridges of Hope is honored to partner with the Nisswa Chamber of Commerce for the 5th-annual Run for Hope, as part of the 44th annual Nisswa Fall Festival and 12th annual Smokin’ Hot BBQ Challenge on Saturday, September 16, 2017. The Run for Hope has undergone a few transformations this year! In addition to movi

Post by Jenny Holmes, guest blogger. ———————————————– Over 100 adult runners and walkers, along with kids of all ages, recently participated in the ‘Run for Hope,’ a glow-in-the-dark event to raise money for Bridges of Hope. For a complete list of finishers, visit the Run for Hope 5K results page at http://bit.ly/RFHresults. The fourth-annual Run for Hope was held on July 23rd at the Northland Arboretum in Brainerd. Over $6,000 was raised to support Bridges of Hope, a faith-b

What a fun day! Last Saturday, we partnered with the Journey North Community Church (TJN) to host the first-ever Run for Hope. It was a huge success! More than 140 people registered to walk or run and many others came to cheer us on. I was one of those 140 registered “runners.” Flashback with me a few months ago. There was snow on the ground. It was cold. I was in an exercise slump that I am sure none of you can relate to (wink, wink). I received a call from Sheila at TJN say

Hello friends! I want to give you a quick update about the Run for Hope – we are moving it to the Pa This 5k is for people of all ability levels. A few of our staff are brand new to the “running scene” and are using Couch to 5k type apps to get ready for June 15th. If we can do it, YOU can too! We plan to run a little, walk a little and even crawl if we have to. Join us! For only $20 (for those 10 & up), you get a great looking t-shirt, the book Every Body Matters, and a wate

Spring is finally here, really, it IS! The sun is shining and soon the snow will melt & be replaced with green grass! We’ll all be motivated to get outside and get moving whether it be in the garden, at a park, going for a walk or maybe even a RUN! Speaking Everyone is welcome to participate in this event so spread the word! Your $20 registration fee includes a great looking t-shirt and a goodie bag! Runners & walkers are invited to help raise money for Bridges of Hope. Prize