Smile-A-Mile hosts many fundraisers each year that all support our year-round programs.
We also have wonderful individuals and groups within the community who host their own (Third Party) fundraisers to benefit Smile-A-Mile.
TCS NYC Marathon
New York, NY
November 3, 2024
Smile-A-Mile has a team of five for the TCS New York City Marathon. This team fundraises and brings awareness for Smile-A-Mile. *We require team members to be local to Alabama and/or have an affiliation with SAM. If you do not meet either of these, you are not eligible for our team. If you are eligible, please contact us for information on the application process.
Red Nose Ball
The Club Birmingham | Moore’s Mill Club Auburn
Saturday, February 22, 2025
Two locations – One Amazing Night!
Cocktail Hour | Dinner & Program | Live Music
Online Silent Auction | Live Auction
*2025 Sponsorship information coming soon*
Derby Bash
Friday, May 2, 2025
Join the Smile-A-Mile Jr. Board of Directors at our 3rd Annual Derby Bash for a Kentucky Derby themed party and fundraiser!
Online Silent Auction | Live Music | Raffles & Games
Hats, Bow Ties and Derby themed fashion encouraged!
Smile-A-Mile 5K
Thank you for supporting the 2024 5K!
Smile-A-Mile Place
August 2025
Run, Walk or Sleep-In for SAM!
The Smile-A-Mile (SAM) 5K helps raise funds to support our mission. The SAM 5K will start and finish at SAM Place in downtown Birmingham with post-race activities and awards. For those who are unable or do not wish to attend in-person, we have a virtual option so you can run, walk wherever you prefer or sleep-in while still supporting Smile-A-Mile!
Third Party Fundraisers
Smile-A-Mile is blessed to have many wonderful individuals and organizations who host their own fundraisers benefiting SAM. We are very grateful for their support and encourage others to support these events.
If you are interested in hosting your own event, please review our Third Party Fundraiser Guidelines & Application then submit the application to Katie Langley before promoting your event.
Annual Fundraisers
Alabama Jubilee Show and Alabama Walking Horse Ladies Auxiliary Show
When: May & October
What: The Alabama Jubilee Charity Horse Show has raised over $500,000 for Smile-A-Mile!
Where: Decatur
Hosted By: Walking Horse Association of Alabama & Alabama Walking Horse Ladies Auxiliary
Billy Self Memorial Golf Tournament
When: October
What: Golf Tournament
Where: Birmingham
Hosted By: Birmingham Firefighters Association Local 117
When: May/June
What: 10K, 50K and 12Hr Trail Run
Where: Oak Mountain State Park
Hosted By: Southeastern Trail Run Series
Birmingham Bass Masters Tournament
When: July
What: Annual night tournament
Where: Lake Mitchell – Clanton
Hosted By: Birmingham Bass Masters
TumTum Tree Foundation Wine Auction
When: November
What: America’s longest-running wine auction supporting children’s charities, including SAM!
Where: Haven – Birmingham
Hosted By: TumTum Tree Foundation