Events and Timeline.
2025
Events.
So far in 2025, we hosted the 2nd Annual Beyond Better; Gala at Warehouse 6 Events and our 4th Annual Be Better; Golf Outing both in Holland, Michigan. We look forward to the 4th Annual Be Better; Invitational hosted by the University of Michigan Swim and Dive Teams at 3pm on Friday, September 26th at Canham Natatorium. Expect a fun night of swimming with the teams from the University of Michigan, Purdue University, Calvin University, and Hope College. Please consider attending and donating. More information to come. Thank you!
2024
Events.
In February, we held the 1st Annual Beyond Better; Gala and raised over $55,000 and in June, we hosted the 3rd Annual Be Better; Golf Outing and raised $43,0000! Our 3rd Annual Be Better; Invitational was a huge success. It was hosted by the Holland Aquatic Center this year and the teams included: The University of Michigan, Purdue University, Calvin University, and Hope College. It was a fun, non-scoring meet and a great way for the teams to start their season off. We are looking forward to next year at the University of Michigan's Canham Natatorium.
2023
Events.
In 2023, we focused on our 2nd Annual Be Better; Golf Outing and the 2nd Annual Be Better; Invitational at the University of Michigan. We raised over $38,000 at the outing, expanded the swim meet, and increased our clients by a factor of 10.
2022
Events.
2022 was a big expansion year. We held our 1st Annual Be Better; Golf Outing and our 1st Annual Be Better; Invitational at Calvin University. We worked hard to develop our SEN Groups, our SEN Education Series, and our ACC Model.
2021
Events.
2021 was the official launch of Be Better;. We knew we were filling a gap in care by how many organizations and people were excited to help us and learn more. The Ian Miskelley Hope Scholarship was started at the University of Michigan, the Ian Miskelley Memorial Meet at the University of Michigan, the Ian Miskelley Memorial Open at the Holland Aquatic Center, a large kickoff event was attended and covered in the local news, and so much more!
2020
Events.
The Miskelley family lost their son Ian to mental illness in September of 2020. He was a swimmer at the University of Michigan. After this tragedy, Be Better; was created. Black River Public School hosted The Strength Event, the athletes at U of M raised money from their annual Mock Rock to benefit Be Better; and a team of students from the Ross School of Business created the One of One Project to spread awareness.