Miles for Meag, Inc.
Past Fundraisers and Events
2nd Annual
Miles for Meag Masquerade Ball
Breezes Banquet and Event Center, Utica, NY
March 2nd, 2024
Breezes Banquet and Event Center hosted our Miles for Meag Music Masquerade Ball on Saturday, March 2nd, 2024. The fundraiser raised money for our organization, aiding in our quest to raise awareness and help families affected by suicide.
The ball was a night to dress up, eat, drink, dance, and have fun all while raising money for suicide awareness. It was truly a night to remember!
Pictures from the Event
Survivors of Suicide Loss Day- Interview
Spectrum Local News
November 18th, 2023
Tracy Stewart remembers her daughter coming into her room saying, “good night, mom. I love you.” Then at 1:55, came the phone call, and for Stewart, her nightmare.
Stewart lost her daughter, Meagan, by suicide in March 2022. She said Meagan was a strong and independent girl.
“I have three other children and then I had grandchildren. So, I wanted to try to heal because it was hard, because I was in so much pain, but so was my family,” Stewart said...
Watch the full segment with the link above.
2nd Annual Miles for Meag Music Festival
Rustic Ties LLC 195 Spencer Road
Dolgeville, NY 13329
August 12th, 2023
Rustic Ties in Dolgeville hosted our 2nd Annual Miles for Meag Music Festival on Saturday, August 12th, from 10:30 am until 11:30 pm!
Miles For Meag would like to thank everyone that came out yesterday and supported us, and thank you to all the musicians/bands, the sound coordinator, all our volunteers, Patty Jeans Restaurant and Rustic Ties. Without you we could not have done this.
Pictures from the Event
Dunk Tank at Newport Firemen's Field Days
50th Newport Fireman's Field Days
Old State Road, Newport NY
August 4th-6th, 2023
We made a splash with our dunking booth at Newport Firemen's Field Days!
We had a great time at our dunking booth and in the parade. A special thanks to all our volunteers who got into the dunking booth. My family and I are so appreciative of all the love and support we receive not only this weekend, but every day too.
Miles for Meag Volleyball Tournament
12 North Sports Bar
10125 Mulaney Rd, Marcy NY
July 22nd, 2023
Our Miles For Meag Volleyball Tournament was a blast! This fundraiser had multiple teams playing the game, and spectators grabbing a drink and cheering them on!
Congratulations to Utica Dune Diggers who were champions of the tournament, and thank you for donating your prize money back to us.
Congrats to the team Smash N Pass for winning best dressed team.
Congrats to Ace Holes for winning best team name.
Thank you to Taylor Zanio who won the 50/50 and donated her winnings back and all the help she gave helping set things up today.
Pictures from the Event
2023 Annual 5K, and
"We Are Loved" Kids Race
The Fitness Connection Barneveld
8022 Rt-12, Barneveld, NY US 13304
May 20th, 2023
Our second annual Miles For Meag 5k Run/Walk and Chinese auction, and "We Are Loved" Kids Race, occurred May 20th, 2023.
The event was complete with food and beer trucks, a DJ, and free t-shirts or tank tops for everyone signed up for both races!
This year we added a timer for our runners. The winners of this years race were:
1st Place Aydin Mosher 20:15
2nd Place Austin Stewart 22:18
3rd Place Wesley Stewart 22:46
Pictures from the Event
Miles for Meag Masquerade Ball
Breezes Banquet and Event Center, Utica, NY
March 4th, 2023
Breezes Banquet and Event Center hosted our Miles for Meag Music Masquerade Ball on Saturday, March 4th, 2023. The fundraiser raised money for our organization, aiding in our quest to raise awareness and help families affected by suicide.
The ball was a night to dress up, eat, drink, dance, and have fun all while raising money for suicide awareness. It was truly a night to remember!
Tracy Stewart explains How Miles for Meag Masquerade will Help Families Grieving Suicide.
Tracy Stewart, who lost her daughter Meagan to suicide in 2022, explains how the Miles for Meag Masquerade on Saturday, March 4, at Breezes Event Center, will help support families grieving with suicide.
Pictures from the Event
Sponsor: AFSP International Survivors of Suicide Loss
Herkimer County
November 19th, 2022
Miles for Meag was a sponsor for the first ASAP International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day in Herkimer County. International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day is an event in which survivors of suicide loss come together to find connection, understanding, and hope through their shared experience. Registration is free.
Tracy Stewart was one of the facilitators on Novemebr 19th, 2022.
Miles for Meag: AFSP
Out of The Darkness Walk
HCCC
October 2nd, 2022
Miles for Meag partnered up with The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), and participated in the Out of The Darkness Walk in October of 2022. Our Miles for Meag team was the third highest team, raising $2,400. Herkimer county had a goal of $15,000 and we surpassed that with funds raised at $25,751.
The AFSP holds Out of The Darkness Walks in cities nationwide. Through these walks, those affected by suicide and those who can support them raise awareness and much needed funds, strongly sending the message that suicide can be preventable, and that no one is alone.
Miles for Meag Music Festival
Rustic Ties, Dolgeville, NY
August 27th, 2022
Rustic Ties in Dolgeville hosted our Miles for Meag Music Festival on Saturday, August 27th, from 10 am until 10 pm. The fundraiser raised money for suicide prevention, and to help support families that are coping with suicide.
“This fundraiser will allow us to start getting the support services in place and to get literature to the schools. So it’s a combination of everything to get the organization up and running,” Tracy said.
Performances included Carson Murphy, Grit N Grace, Spoony & The Tone Chasers, Jonathan Minter, Caged Fury, and Jennie and The Buckshot 5. BBQ dinners were available at noon and 4. The Hot Air Balloon Company also donated a hot air balloon ride, raffled off to help raise money.
WKTV News Coverage
Miles for Meag 5K
Sponsored by The Fitness Connection, Barneveld, NY
May 14th, 2022
In May of 2022, seven weeks after Meag's passing, the community rallied for the Miles for Meag 5K run/walk.
The race was a stepping stone to getting the message out to parents, teachers and children to look out for any warning signs and to talk openly about suicide.
Seven weeks seems like forever when you've lost someone you love. In the seven weeks since losing Meag, Tracy Stewart, Krissi Newtown and Nicole Martin organized the 5K in Meag's name with a goal of starting a suicide prevention local chapter. Another goal was to raise funds to offer support to families who lose a child to suicide.
