A glowing show of community love recently lit up the St. Michael Hospital campus in Texarkana as participants laced up their sneakers for the Be The Light 5K, a heartwarming event held to support local families with babies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).

The event, reported by KKAM News, brought runners and walkers together on the hospital grounds for a cause close to many Texarkana hearts — providing support and comfort to NICU families navigating one of the most challenging experiences a parent can face. The glow-themed run created a vibrant, uplifting atmosphere on campus, turning an evening of physical activity into a powerful expression of community solidarity.

NICU families often spend weeks or even months at a hospital’s side, facing uncertainty and emotional strain while their newborns receive specialized care. Events like the Be The Light 5K serve as a meaningful reminder that the broader Texarkana community stands with those families every step of the way — quite literally, in this case.

The St. Michael Hospital campus provided a fitting backdrop for the event, connecting participants directly to the place where so many local families have experienced both fear and hope. The glowing theme of the run added a festive, encouraging spirit to what is otherwise a deeply personal cause.

Community-driven fundraisers like this one reflect the generous character that Texarkana residents consistently demonstrate for their neighbors in need. Whether participants were running in memory of a loved one, in honor of a NICU graduate, or simply to show up for their community, the Be The Light 5K shone as a beacon of compassion and togetherness on the Texas side of the Texarkana community.

Keep an eye out for future events supporting Texarkana’s NICU families — because in this community, no one has to face the hard moments alone.

Sources: kkam.com