A tradition begins Join us Saturday, Oct. 9, 2010, for the 33rd Briggs & Al's Run & Walk for Children's Hospital. This event has raised more than $11 million dollars with the help of outstanding community support. In 2009, more than 14,500 participants raised approximately $1 million for Children’s Hospital. Be a part of one of Milwaukee's longest running traditions!
The Al's Run success story Briggs & Al's Run & Walk owes its success to a wellspring of community support that has benefited Children's Hospital in countless ways. The late Marquette University basketball coach Al McGuire, the event's founder, was deeply committed to supporting many Children's Hospital programs. Proceeds from the first run and walk went toward the prosthetic limb bank.
Al McGuire retires from run and walk After 15 years of active participation in one of the largest and most successful races in the Midwest, Al McGuire announced his retirement from the event. Briggs & Stratton recognized the importance of continuing the event and became the event's new title sponsor. Briggs & Stratton’s title sponsorship ensured the continuation of McGuire's vision.
A legend honored When Al McGuire passed away in January 2001, Briggs & Stratton vowed to create a lasting, living tribute to him. George Thompson suggested a tribute that reflected McGuire's commitment to children and the community and reinforced the hands-on, hard-work approach by which he lived. In Sept. 2001, during a touching ceremony, McGuire's bib No. 1 was retired forever.