MILES FOR MINDS 2026
In Honor of Joyce Stauffer
Benefiting the Brain Aneurysm Foundation
Saturday, October 24, 2026 | Downtown Cowpens, South Carolina
One Day. Three Ways to Make a Difference.
Join us for the inaugural Miles for Minds, a day created in loving memory of Joyce Stauffer and in support of the Brain Aneurysm Foundation.
What began as an idea for a community benefit walk has grown into a day that brings together motorcycle riders, walkers, families, businesses, organizations, and friends for a common purpose: to remember Joyce, raise awareness about brain aneurysms, support the work of the Brain Aneurysm Foundation, and celebrate the community she loved.
Whether you ride, walk, volunteer, sponsor, form a team, or simply come celebrate with us, there is a place for you at Miles for Minds.
🚶 Walk Details
📍 Start: Veterans Park
🏁 Finish: Cowpens Coffee & Creamery / JoyceFest
🕧 Check-in: 12:30 PM
📏 Distance: 2 miles
🏆 Build a Team & Make an Impact
We encourage you to create a team and invite your friends, family, coworkers, customers, or community to join you!
Teams can represent local businesses, organizations, clubs, churches, families, book clubs, civic groups, and more.
Whether you're walking in memory of someone you love, supporting a friend or family member, or simply want to make a difference, every participant has a place at Miles for Minds.
And we're adding a little friendly competition! 🏆
At the event, we'll recognize:
🥇 Top Fundraising Team
💙 Individual Top Fundraiser
So start building your team, spread the word, and see what your group can accomplish together!
🎲 Dice Run
If you would like to participate in the DICE RUN, you can pre-register here to guarantee your spot & SWAG BAG or register in person at the event. Kickstands up at 10am!
📍 Start: C & C Thunder
🏁 Finish: Cowpens Coffee & Creamery / JoyceFest
🕧 Check-in: 8am-10am
📏 Distance: 100 miles, 5 stops
Donuts & Coffee will be served at Check In!
🎟️ Registration
$35 per participant
Your registration includes a Miles for Minds SWAG BAG, featuring an event T-shirt and other surprises!
Registration is just the beginning. Once you've registered, invite others to join your team and help raise funds for the Brain Aneurysm Foundation before event day.
Kids are invited to walk free but will not receive a swag bag if not registered.
*T-Shirt sizes will be chosen at CHECK IN for the event!*
💙 Why We Walk
Miles for Minds was created in honor of Joyce Stauffer, whose life was changed by a ruptured brain aneurysm on October 25, 2025.
We're turning a day that changed our family forever into a day of awareness, remembrance, community, and hope.
Every mile we walk helps us share Joyce's story, educate our community about brain aneurysms, and support the Brain Aneurysm Foundation.
🤝 WANT TO BE PART OF MILES FOR MINDS?
There are so many ways to make an impact.
🏍️ RIDE
Register for the Dice Run and ride with us in Joyce's honor.
🚶 WALK
Register individually or create a team and help us raise funds and awareness.
🏆 FUNDRAISE
Challenge your team to see how much you can raise for the Brain Aneurysm Foundation.
💰 SPONSOR
Businesses and organizations can help make Miles for Minds possible through event sponsorship.
🛍️ PARTICIPATE
Join us at JoyceFest, become a vendor, volunteer, or simply bring your family and be part of the celebration.
There is a place for everyone at Miles for Minds.
Miles for Minds
In Honor of Joyce Stauffer
Benefiting the Brain Aneurysm Foundation
PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE TO LEARN MORE!
https://cowpenscoffeeandcreamery.com/miles-for-minds
