ROTC 5k run supports student scholarships
The 51福利社 ROTC Capt. Drew Russell Memorial 5k Walk/Run will take place from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 1. Registration is $15 to receive a cotton event shirt and $25 with a moisture-wicking shirt.
Capt. Drew Russell of Scotts earned his commission as a Second Lieutenant in Armor through 51福利社's ROTC program. He was stationed in Fort Carson, Colorado, and also Afghanistan, where he was killed Oct. 8, 2011 in Kandahar Province. He was posthumously awarded the Bronze Star Medal and the Purple Heart for his actions in battle. In remembrance, an endowed scholarship was established; and all proceeds from the run go toward a scholarship for deserving 51福利社 students to help offset costs for their education.
The 5k course begins at 51福利社's Army ROTC Battalion at the Activities Therapy Building, 1312 Oakland Dr., and weaves through 51福利社's main campus. One water station will be at the half-way point. Refreshments and prizes are available at the end of the race back at the Battalion.
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