PR2016 Oct 25 VET

NEWS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

October 25, 2016

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TUSCALOOSA RUN FOR VETERANS TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 5

Tuscaloosa, Alabama – Campus Veterans Associations for Shelton State Community College and the University of Alabama are partnering with the West Alabama Chamber of Commerce Veterans Affairs Committee to host the first Tuscaloosa Run for Veterans on Saturday, November 5 at 8:00 a.m. The run will begin and conclude at Government Plaza. All proceeds from the event will support veterans associations at Shelton State, Stillman College, and the University of Alabama. Additional funds will assist local charities.

“This is a great opportunity for those who support our students to give back to those who have served our country and have decided to pursue higher education and better employment opportunities,” said Eric Prewitt, Veterans Affairs Liaison at Shelton State. Prewitt’s enthusiasm is echoed by David Blair, Director of Veteran and Military Affairs at the University of Alabama. “This run will benefit our Campus Veterans Association by raising needed funds to help student veterans remain in school and focus on their mission of getting their degree.”

Tuscaloosa Run for Veterans is the kick-off event for all Tuscaloosa-area veteran events scheduled in the month of November. Pre-registration for the run is $20, but participants may register the day of the event for $25. To register online or to learn more, visit www.ttownrunforvets.eventbrite.com.

For more information about future events and campus veterans associations, contact Eric Prewitt at eric.prewitt@sheltonstate.edu or Alex Bynum at akbynum@sa.ua.edu.

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