About Sole Sisters Michigan
We are a non-profit organization created in 2013 to support and inspire women to overcome mental, emotional and financial barriers through the transformational power of physical activity. By setting a goal of completing an endurance event and offering community support, we help women feel prepared and equipped to both finish a race and realize their value and inner strength.
Crossing Life's Finish Lines. Together.
Fellow sisters, it’s time to put yourself first! As women, we often tend to put others’ needs ahead of our own—we work long hours, have families to provide for and other obligations that fight for our attention. Take control of your life through the power of physical activity and connection to a community of support—so you can be the best you and in turn, a better mom, friend, volunteer, associate. You are strong, capable, beautiful and independent. With the help of your fellow Sole Sisters, you’ll train and build the confidence to achieve your goals. And we’ll be there to cheer you on every step of the way as you cross each of life's finish lines.
Our Leading Sisters
We are fortunate to have an incredible team of strong, female leaders.
Jessica DeJohn
Vice President: wife and mother of 2 human babies and 6 fur babies. Social worker by day and social butterfly, justice warrior, and planner by night. I enjoy pouring into others, sharing in the hard stuff as well as the fun stuff because life is too short to not lean on each other for support. Sole sisters is my respite each week where I connect with my running sisters and connect with God. Quad Squad founder because I wanted to keep moving and got some sisters to ride it out with me and now they're the ones pushing me to new goals! Sole sister since 2019, board member since 2020, friend for a lifetime!
Elizabeth Adair
Board Member: mother to a 13 year old mini version of myself! Residency Program Coordinator by day, chauffeur by night taking my kiddo to softball, hockey & cross country. I love volunteering my time supporting Ella and all of her goals in life (athletics, Girl Scouts & farming). Sole sisters has connected me with many wonderful women from around the city who have been the most supportive group of women to know! This year the goal Ella and I have set is to do the gazelle girl with my sole sisters! Sole sister since 2020, board member since 2020, learning daily!
Jean Dangler
Board Member: biking is my favorite sport next to running, triathlons, and water ski. Love to work in my perennial gardens, do things with my awesome husband, and play with my six grand kids.
Melissa Nelson
President-I joined sole sisters as a scholarship recipient in 2017. I was going through a divorce and some health challenges. I am passionate about sole sisters mission and what it has done in my life. You can not match the sense of community you feel within sole sisters. Believe anything is possible!!!
Sarah Kasperlik
Secretary: I enjoy giving back to others & I’ve been told I have a huge heart. Running to me has been very therapeutic and helped me deal with the loss of my dad that was buried. I’ve been a part of sole sisters for a couple years now and can’t say enough about what a great group of women we have to support and empower each other.
Angel
Van Gorp
Treasurer: Thank you for welcoming me to Sole Sisters! I am inspired by the achievements of this group and I'm looking forward to helping continue and grow the community! One of my favorite messages is that "Friends are angels who lift us to our feet when our wings have trouble remembering how to FLY!
Running has been a good outlet for me in the past and though I have not been in many races recently I have completed multiple 5ks, 10ks, a 10 mile race in Chicago and the RBR 25k.
