It's time to get signed up and start collecting those pledges for Memorial Elementary Color Run on Friday, May 15th!

Memorial students should register on 99 Pledges using this link: https://app.99pledges.com/fund/memorialcolors26/addme

Family and friends who want to register to run or purchase a t-shirt should use our Cheddar Up site: https://family-link-for-memorial-elementary-2nd-auunaul-color-run-202.cheddarup.com

ALL Participants must complete a waiver in order to participate in the color using this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdy9yNxQXQdPyE-kRNyXaP4la5uICA1GSLac2u6bYADYIm_Xw/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=107025769654306607848

The deadline to receive a 2026 Color Run t-shirt is Thursday, April 30th, so don't wait to get signed up and start collecting pledges!!!

🎁 INDIVIDUAL PRIZES 🎁
💛 $10
👕 Color Run T-Shirt
Your official badge of honor!
(Must earn by 4/30/26)
💛 $20
🍽️ FREE Kids Meal @ Texas Roadhouse
🍦 FREE Ice Cream Cone from Rocky’s
Treat yourself — you earned it!
💛 $40
🕶️ Color Run Sunglasses
Run bright. Shine louder. 😎
💛 $80
🧼 Memorial Rally Towel
Clean up after all that COLOR!
💛 $100
🎨 Tie-Dye Kit
Turn your shirt into a forever memory!
💛 $200
🎉 SILLY STRING THE PRINCIPAL!
Yep… this one speaks for itself 😆
💛 $400
🥧 PIE A STAFF MEMBER!
Pick your target:
Mr. Browe • Mrs. Hatzl • Mr. Osborne •
Mrs. Franklin-Culverhouse • Mrs. Shirlen • Mr. Sammons
💛 $600
👑 PRINCIPAL FOR THE DAY
Lunch with Mr. Browe!
Lead the school like a boss!

🏆 TOP FUNDRAISERS GRAND PRIZES 🏆
🎉 Prizes awarded to our THREE Top Sellers! 🎉
🥇 1st Place:
✨ Receives FIRST CHOICE of:
• 🏝️ Family of 4 Night at Kalahari (on Sunday, August 2, 2026)
• 🐾 Family Membership to the Detroit Zoo
• 🥧 PIE A 2ND STAFF MEMBER!
🥈 2nd Place:
✨ Receives SECOND CHOICE from the remaining prizes
🥉 3rd Place:
🎁 Receives the FINAL REMAINING PRIZE
💥 Three top sellers… three AWESOME rewards… and everyone wins big! 💥

🍕 CLASS CHALLENGE 🍕
The class with the MOST pledges wins a PIZZA PARTY! 🎉

🎬 SCHOOL-WIDE GOAL: $15,000 🎬
If we hit our goal…
🌟 OUTDOOR FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT ON THE PLAYGROUND! 🌟
Hosted by Memorial Elementary PTC 🎥🍿

💥 LET’S DO THIS, PIRATES! 💥
Every dollar helps support our students — and brings us closer to an unforgettable Color Run experience!
🏴‍☠️ Ready… Set… GET COLORFUL!

Who's ready for the Color Run on Friday, May 15th!?!? Details below:

🕟 Event Time-5:30-7pm:
📝Check-in: 5:30 PM – 6:00 PM

👕 What to Wear: Color Run shirts will be sent home with students on Thursday, May 14th.

👟 Running Schedule:
Batch 1: 5th grade
Batch 2: 4th Grade
Batch 3: 3rd Grade
Batch 4: 2nd Grade
Batch 5: 1st Grade
Batch 6: Kindergarten

🏃‍♀️There is no distance. The students and families will walk/jog/run for 25 minutes.

🆘️ Volunteer to help: A sign up genius will be posted closer to the date of the event.

⛈ Rain date: In case of bad weather, the make up date is scheduled for Monday, May 18th at 5:30 PM

At Memorial Elementary, we strive to create a nurturing environment, where student learning flourishes, and children feel valued, supported, and empowered in their school community. We attribute this success to our exceptional students, dedicated staff who prioritize relationships, and the unwavering support of our families, a true partnership in education that inspires us to reach new heights.

We are grateful for your monetary support, which enables us to provide enriching learning experiences that foster growth, creativity, and innovation. Please note that every contribution, regardless of size, is deeply appreciated, a testament to the power of community, generosity, and kindness.