Reinhardt Celebrates Successful 5K for ADay

From Reinhardt University:

WALESKA, GA – The 2nd Annual 5K for ADay was a great success Saturday, Sept. 17 in downtown Canton, with 180 runners and $13,000 raised for student scholarships. About 120 runners participated in the inaugural 5K for ADay, which raised $5,000.

The 5K is part of Reinhardt University’s fundraising efforts for the ADay for Reinhardt program, also known as the Cherokee County Grant Program. Since 1988, it has provided more than $4.8 million to Cherokee County students attending Reinhardt University.

“This year’s 5K for ADay was so successful and I want to thank all of the runners, volunteers, sponsors and the ADay for Reinhardt Committee for all of their efforts made in helping this event to thrive,” said Dale Morrissey, director of development and external relations. “We raised $13,000 for Cherokee County students who always are so appreciative of the financial support toward their education.”

In addition to the 5K for ADay, Reinhardt sold blue ribbons for people to hang in their businesses and at their homes showing support for Reinhardt. The $30 apiece ribbons brought in about $900 of the total amount raised, which also will go toward scholarships for Reinhardt University students.

Awards were given for overall and age group categories, and a team trophy was awarded to the organization with the most participants.

The overall male winners were Johan Olarte, Kendal Byrd and Hermon Gebrezyabiher, while the overall female winners were: Torie Williams, Jaleya Mosley and Christine Tejada. The team trophy winner for the most participants was Renasant Bank.

Images via Reinhardt University.