Miles for Moms 5K Draws Over 550 Participants and Raises $100,000 to Benefit Patient Care at Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital

In a display of community support and celebration of mothers everywhere, the 4th annual Miles for Moms 5K run/walk drew an impressive 550 participants. This event, held on the eve of Mother's Day, paid tribute to the selfless dedication of mothers while also raising $100,000 to benefit Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital (GVCH).

Funds from the event will be pivotal in advancing patient care at GVCH through investments in state-of-the-art equipment and technology. As a not-for-profit hospital, GVCH relies on community support to enhance its state-of-the-art healthcare facility.

In addition to the 5K run/walk, participants enjoyed a pre-run warm-up, informational booths with valuable health and wellness resources, gifts for all moms and a fun run for kids.

The event's success was made possible by the Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital Foundation and the generous contributions of sponsors and all participants. Their generosity has not only helped meet fundraising goals but has also demonstrated their commitment to the well-being of the community. Event sponsors include Yardi, Prowest Constructors, Sonrei, Cox Communications, SCEMG and Joan E. Bennett.

Founded in 1966, the not-for-profit GVCH is licensed for 48-bed acute care beds, admits 1,700 patients a year and receives 24,000 emergency room visits. Since 1966, the hospital has provided exceptional healthcare services, including 24/7 emergency care. It is recognized for its Breast Imaging Center, the Ridley-Tree Center for Wound Management and the Center for Orthopedics.