The one-mile charity run will take place on Morehead State’s campus. Registration will take place outside of the Laughlin Health Building on Laughlin Lawn. Registration will begin at 7:30 p.m. with warm ups beginning at 8 p.m. and the race immediately following. The “Nearly Naked Mile” is a coat drive benefit event for Rowan County Schools Family Resource and Youth Service Centers. Faculty, staff, students and community members are encouraged to donate new or unwanted coats for distribution.
“The Nearly Naked Mile is on student’s bucket list at MSU. It is a fun way to gather coat donations for local school children. It is definitely something every student needs to experience,” said SAA Philanthropy Chair Sydnee Bradley. Participants pay no monetary entry fee for participating in the race, the entry fee is the donation of a coat. Those interested in coat donation to help the cause can drop them off at the Palmer Development House located at 364 University Street any time before Oct. 27. Participants in the “Nearly Naked Mile” can come dressed in costume or in comfortable running clothes. Running “in your skivvies” is accepted, however, participants in the “Nearly Naked” attire are expected to be appropriately covered.
Prizes for the event will be awarded to first, second and third place finishers in Men’s and Women’s categories. Winners for a 110 percent participation award, as well as the most creative costume and the “Nearly Naked” spirit award will also be selected. Refreshments will be provided.
“The race is a unique way for our organization to raise awareness about the importance of helping others,” said Samantha Grimes, SAA President. “We are proud to continue this tradition and celebrate 10 years of providing coats to children in need.”
This year’s event is endorsed by the MSU Center for Regional Engagement and will be promoted as part of “Make a Difference Day.”
“We are excited to work with MSU students to help our community children. The Nearly Naked Mile is a fun event that supports a great cause,” said Melisa Patrick, CRE community service and marketing coordinator.
In last year’s run, more than 100 runners participated in the charity event with more than 130 coats collected.
More information is available by calling MSU’s Office of Alumni Relations and Development at 606-783-2033 or visit www.moreheadstate.edu/NNM.
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