Migraine is a highly stigmatized disease, often leaving patients feeling frustrated and alone. Miles for Migraine breaks down stigma by building strong support communities and giving migraine patients a safe space to find and use their voices.
Join Miles for Migraine in empowering migraine patients to live full and productive lives by reducing stigma and advancing research, education, and treatment.
“This was the first time that I stepped out of my box that I placed myself in because I felt alone in this migraine battle. I must say I felt encouraged and rejuvenated to leave the box behind and live my life in spite of the daily pains and struggles.” - Miles for Migraine Support Group Participant
Support Groups
Support groups meet 6 days per week for migraine patients and their caregivers. Your help keeps them going.
Education Programs
Education programs for migraine patients, caregivers and health care professionals.
Youth Events
Support groups and social events for teens living with migraine disease
Research
Migraine and headache disease research in 24 fellowship programs across the U.S.
Donate Online
Donate By Mail
If you’d like to donate to Miles for Migraine with a check, make checks payable to “Miles for Migraine” and send to the following address:
Miles for Migraine
16 Cilley Hill Road
Jericho, VT 05465
Payroll Giving
How Your Donation Helps
- $10- Support Group Supporter. Help us provide the necessary training to our volunteer support group facilitators.
- $25- Education Event Backer. Your support will help us continue to offer unique, virtual education programming with a focus on a greater understanding of our disease and how people living with migraine can be stronger advocates for their individual needs.
- $50- Family Program Sustainer. Help us provide the resources to welcome a family to join one of our day-long training and support programs geared toward both caregivers and children living with migraine.
- $100- Advocacy Training Ally. Support a session of advocacy training for a new headache fellow or patients. Providing advocacy training early in a headache specialist's career will have ripple effects for generations to come.
- $250- Discovery Donor- Help defray costs associated with fellow (doctors training to become headache specialists) research while they are training.
- $500- Innovation Investor- Help support costs associated with fellow researchers while they are in training. Meet some of our fellows.
- Custom Amount- All donations are impactful and go directly to support our free programs and services.
How We Contribute to Medical Research
At Miles for Migraine, our dedication to improving the lives of those affected by migraine drives our commitment to advancing medical research. We believe that innovative research is key to unlocking better treatments, improving patient care, and ultimately finding effective migraine treatment.
Supporting Patient-Centered Research
We prioritize research that puts patients at the center, focusing on studies that address real-world challenges faced by those living with migraine. Our goal is to improve the quality of life for patients by advancing research that leads to practical, effective solutions.
Promoting Clinical Trials
We actively promote and support clinical trials that test the safety and efficacy of new treatments. By encouraging participation in these trials, we help accelerate the development of new therapies and bring hope to those who suffer from migraine.
Supporting Migraine Fellowship Programs
We strategically fund migraine fellowship training programs across select U.S. cities. These programs provide specialized training for physicians interested in migraine medicine, addressing the nationwide shortage of migraine specialists. Our financial support helps cover the costs of these programs, including research initiatives, educational activities, and salaries for the fellows.
Funding Migraine Research
As part of their training, the physicians we support with our training are required to conduct research in migraine medicine. Our grants directly fund these research projects, which aim to advance the understanding and treatment of migraine and related conditions. This research is vital for developing new therapies and improving patient care.
DONATE TO MILES FOR MIGRAINE
All or part of your donation may be tax deductible as a charitable contribution. Please consult with your tax advisor. Funds raised help with our operational costs so that we can continue to produce races and youth camp events. Money raised through donations and race registrations goes directly to medical organizations researching migraine. Learn more on our beneficiaries page.