Causes: Health

Mission: Miles for Migraine is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with the mission of improving the lives of people with migraine and other headache disorders and their families by raising public awareness about this disease and helping to find a cure. Miles for Migraine produces fun walk/run events, typically a 2-mile walk and 5K and 10K races to raise money for migraine research. We also host adult education days and a youth program for kids and teens impacted by migraine and other headache disorders.

Target demographics: Increase awareness about migraine to reduce stigma and fund research

Direct beneficiaries per year: In 2021, we held 24 races to raise awareness of migraine and other headache disorders and provided funding for headache medicine fellowship programs.

Geographic areas served: Major US cities

Programs: The Miles for Migraine 2-mile walk, 5K/10K run, and programs, such as a day camp for kids and teens with chronic migraine, and our adult seminar series. and support groups