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The BIG Little Hero Race, a 10K/5K/free kids fun run organized by business students at Northwestern Michigan College, is back for its second year this spring. On today’s show, Heather talks with Race Director Kyle Brownley, business professor (and runner) Kristy McDonald and students-turned-race-organizers Nicole Trine-Koewers and Justin Brown about the April 16 race. Tony Anderson, a northern Michigan marathoner and passionate advocate for children, also joins the conversation. Last year’s event raised more than $8,000 for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwestern Michigan. The race started last year as a service project for students taking Kristy’s business communications class. The event was such a success that it’s become an annual tradition, helping the students gain real-world experience helping give back to their community. This is a super hero-themed race taking place at Northwestern Michigan College in Traverse City. Heather and her family are planning to run this one together. Join the fun on Saturday, April 16. (Free capes will be given to all kids!)
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A special thanks to Mike Moran of Quarter After Productions in Traverse City, Mich. for producing the show. Check out his work here, and if you like Michigan craft beer like me, tune into the popular Short’s Cast, a show he produces for Short’s Brewing Company of Bellaire, Mich.
I tried to listen to this specific episode via my iTunes subscription, but when I played it, it was the previous week’s episode about Gazelle Girl, even though it was named The Big Little Hero. Just passing along the feedback – and am so happy it’s posted here on your site so I can listen to it now! :) Thanks!
Hey, Kelly!
Thank you for letting me know about this. It should be all fixed now, but like you said, you can also listen here on MRG. It’s really nice to hear that you enjoy listening to the podcasts! Thanks, Kelly!!
Heather