Festival of Miles Foundation’s mission is to promote the sport of track and field and give back to athletes in need. The Festival of Miles began in 2008 as a way to raise money for Brigette Schutzman, a standout runner at Saint Louis University who had been badly injured in a car accident earlier that year. Giving back to a local athlete in need has remained a part of the FOM Mission ever since. Since 2008, we have raised more than $201,000 for 16 beneficiaries!