MSU Health Care Sports Medicine Mileage Club Kicks Off Fall Season Across Michigan
November 8, 2024
MSU Health Care is excited to announce the launch of the MSU Health Care Sports Medicine Mileage Club for the 2024 fall season, engaging thousands of elementary students in a fun and rewarding journey toward a healthier lifestyle. This fall, students from 52 elementary schools across Michigan, including schools in Ingham, Clinton, Jackson, Livingston, Monroe, and Hillsdale counties, will participate in the Mileage Club program, tracking their progress as they walk or run during recess and physical education classes.
The Mileage Club, operated by Fitness Finders, provides an accessible way for students to stay active, improve their fitness, and set personal goals—all while having fun. Each milestone achieved in the program is marked by a special reward: a colorful, foot-shaped plastic Toe Token. These tokens are a badge of honor for the students, encouraging them to stay motivated and build healthy habits that last a lifetime.
“We’re thrilled to see students across Michigan embracing this program, and we’re proud to support a fun, active way for kids to build a foundation of fitness that can carry them through life,” said Seth Ciabotti, CEO of MSU Health Care. “The Mileage Club is a perfect example of how small steps can lead to lasting health habits.”
During the spring 2024 season, students embraced the program with enthusiasm, logging over 95,000 miles collectively. This impressive achievement was a testament to their commitment and the supportive school environments that encourage physical activity as an essential part of the school day.
Physical activity plays an integral role in shaping a child's future health. It contributes to maintaining a healthy weight, enhances cardiovascular fitness, bone strength and muscular coordination. According to the CDC, 20.7% of children ages 6–11 in the US are obese. Staying active also positively impacts cognitive function, mood regulation, and social interactions which are vital components of a child’s development.
MSU Health Care Sports Medicine is proud to continue partnering with schools across Michigan to make health and wellness accessible and fun for students. We look forward to seeing these young participants set new records this season and celebrate each Toe Token they earn along the way.
2024 MSU Health Care Mileage Club List of Participating Schools
- Anchor Elementary, Dexter
- Arborwood Elementary, Monroe
- Averill Elementary, Lansing
- Bath Elementary, Bath
- Bennett Woods Elementary, Okemos
- Clio Elementary, Clio
- Concord K-8, Concord
- Custer Elementary, Monroe
- Davinci Middle School, Jackson
- Delta Center Elementary, Lansing
- Elliot Elementary, Holt
- Emerson Elementary, Owosso
- Eureka Elementary, St. Johns
- Gateway North Elementary, St. Johns
- Gier Elementary, Hillsdale
- Glencairn Elementary, East Lansing
- Glengary Elementary, Walled Lake
- Green Elementary, East Lansing
- Hamilton Elementary, Hamilton
- Holbrook Elementary, Grand Ledge
- Horizon Elementary, Holt
- Hornung Elementary, Brighton
- Kreeger Elementary, Fowlerville
- Lewis Elementary, Jackson
- Manor Elementary, Monroe
- Marble Elementary, East Lansing
- Monroe Middle School, Monroe
- Morrice Elementary, Morrice
- Mt. Hope Elementary, Lansing
- Niedermeier Elementary, Newport
- North Adams-Jerome Elementary, North Adams
- Norway Elementary, Norway
- Oakview South Elementary, St. Johns
- Oakwood Elementary, Portland
- Okemos Public Montessori, Okemos
- Post Oak Academy, Lansing
- Raisinville Elementary, Monroe
- Riley Elementary, DeWitt
- Southwest Elementary, Howell
- Springport Elementary, Springport
- St. Martha Catholic School, Okemos
- Sycamore Elementary, Holt
- Waldron Elementary, Waldron
- Washington Woods Middle School, Holt
- Westwood Elementary, Portland
- Wexford Montessori Academy, Lansing
- Whitehills Elementary, East Lansing
- Wilcox Elementary, Holt
- Willow Elementary @ Riddle, Lansing
- Willow Ridge Elementary, Grand Ledge
- Wines Elementary, Ann Arbor
- Woodworth Elementary, Leslie