Thousands Participate in Run at Piedmont Park to Raise Money for HBCU Students
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Posted By: S. Moore on June 26, 2023 HBCU 5K fundraising run/walk The 16th annual Atlanta HBCU Alumni Alliance 5K Run/Walk took place on Saturday morning. The annual event raises money for HBCU students. ATLANTA - Thousands of runners hit the streets on Saturday morning to help send students to historically Black colleges and universities. The 16th Annual Atlanta HBCU Alliance 5K Run/Walk kicked off at 8 a.m. at Piedmont Park. The annual fundraising event started in 2008 with around 250 participants. Now, thousands of people participate each year. The goal this year is to raise $100,000. It's the largest annual fundraiser for the organization. The event helps make scholarships possible for local students who plan to attend a HBCU. There was also a virtual race option for supporters who were unable to attend in person. Organizers say they teamed up with CareSource this year to give up to $5,000 worth of book grants to 10 metro Atlanta students, who will be randomly selected from applicants who attended today's walk. So far, the event has raised more than $88,000. SOURCE FOX 5 Atlanta If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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