BULLDOGS News: Support the Cause - Register for the Wilberforce University Walk-A-Thon!
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Posted By: Hija Chang on May 16, 2012 WHEN? MAY 19, 2012 WALK BEGINS AT 9AM Registration at 8AM WHERE? Midiothian Meadows in Tinely Creek (Grove 1) Chicago, IL Ault Park (Shelter of Observatory Road) Cincinnati, OH Garfield Park Reservation (Red Oak Shelter) Cleveland, OH Belle Isle Park (Shelter 9) Detroit, MI Black River Reservation (Shelter 1) Elyria, OH Frontier Park (West 6th Street Parking Lot) Erie, PA Roy Wilkins Park (Track) Queens, NY Xenia Station (Shelter) Xenia, OH HISTORY: Colonel Charles Young stands honored in history of the US Military and as an African American. Colonel Young was the third African American to graduate from West Point and the first to reach the rank of Colonel. As the first African American to be named superintendent of a national park, Colonel Young served as a professor of Military Science at Wilberforce University. Remembered as a man of inspiration, a retired Colonel Young made a 500 mile horseback ride from Wilberforce, Ohio to the nation’s capital to show he was always "fit for duty". In honor of his achievements and support of our students and academic programs we present the Wilberforce University Colonel Charles Young National Walkathon demonstrating that Wilberforceans will carry the legacy to be "fit for duty". Title Sponsor Kraft Foods SUPPORT OUR CAUSE: We invite Alumni, friends and supporters to join us in our worthy cause and participate in the Wilberforce University Colonel Charles Young National Walk-A-Thon. Our Student Population 95% receive financial assistance Majority are first generation college students Majority are from large cities and urban communities Your support to our annual fund continues the Wilberforce University legacy of educational growth with quality academic and student programs. We can continue the development of our students by preparing them to be global citizens, imparting knowledge, instilling discipline and lifelong learning. *Thanks to our Title Sponsor Kraft Foods, the registration fee for the first 10 individual walkers in each city is waived. Act quickly and register today! Individual Registration Fee: $15.00 Team Registration Fee: $50.00 (Includes 5 walkers). If your team has more than 5 walkers, you will need to complete a registration for each group of 5 under the same team name. *Registered walkers receive a T-Shirt and Snack Pack AWARDS The individual or team captain with the most dollars raised in each city will receive recognition, a complimentary overnight hotel stay, dinner and BB Riverboat ride for two at our Weekend with Wilberforce event held in beautiful downtown Cincinnati. Award Circle *The following will be awarded in each city Most Dollars Raised Best Team Name Most Spirit University Contact: Sonseeahray Ross Director, Wilberforce University Annual Fund 937-708-5709 Website: http://www.wilberforce.edu/walk/index.html If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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