In 2024, SB250 raised over $115,000 to help Texas children and families impacted by spina bifida. All proceeds of the event are donated directly to families impacted by spina bifida through summertime fun gift cards, scholarships, and grants as well as monies given to Spina Bifida Texas (SBTX). SBTX is often the first resource for families after a spina bifida diagnosis. Suzannah Smiles generates a sizable portion of SBTX’s operational capital for the year. With your help, SB250 allow us to serve more families across Texas.
This year we are offering some incentives if you would support us in our mission. If you raise money through the Suzannah Smiles website or open a Facebook Fundraiser for Suzannah Smiles, you will have the chance to earn a free registration fee for 2025 as well as some additional Suzannah Smiles and SB250 apparel and cycling attire.
• Raise $500 get Suzannah Smiles peloton jersey ($75 Value)
• Raise $1000 get Suzannah Smiles pro jersey ($100 Value)
• Raise $1500 get Suzannah Smiles peloton kit (Jersey & Bib) ($195 Value)
• Raise $2500 get Suzannah Smiles pro kit (Jersey & Bib) ($220 Value)
• Raise $3000 get 2025 SB250 entry ($300 Value)
• Raise $4000 get 2025 SB250 entry plus Suzannah Smiles pro jersey ($400 Value)
• Raise $5000 get 2025 SB250 entry plus Suzannah Smiles pro kit (Jersey & Bib) ($520 Value)
About Suzannah Smiles: Suzannah Smiles is a 501(c)3 whose mission is to support the spina bifida community in Texas. Our goal is to spread awareness as well as raise funds to support programs for those affected by spina bifida. 100% of proceeds of both our events go to programs that can empower them to live a barrier-free life and reach their fullest potential.
About spina bifida: It is estimated that spina bifida affects 2 out of every 1,000 births in Texas, nearly twice the national average. Spina bifida is a birth defect that occurs when the lower end of the spinal cord does not form properly in the developing baby. Paralysis, loss of bowel and/or bladder control, brain damage and learning disabilities are among the many issues associated with this complex disability. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), if every woman of childbearing age (15-44) would take a daily vitamin containing 400mcg of folic acid, the incidences of spina bifida would be reduced by 70%.
Information can be found at: https://www.suzannahsmiles.org/ or by contacting Tommy Smith, Event Coordinator (281) 408-5858 or through email tommy@suzannahsmiles.org.
Our goal for 2024 is to raise $125,000. Please consider supporting our effort to assist Texas families living with spina bifida by sponsoring, volunteering and/or participating in the event.
