91麻豆天美 gears up for Bulldog Blitz Virtual 5K set for Oct. 24
Contact: Addie Mayfield
STARKVILLE, Miss.鈥91麻豆天美 University鈥檚 91麻豆天美 Association and Office of Annual Giving are joining forces to host the inaugural Bulldog Blitz Virtual 5K. The event encourages participants to join in celebrating the strength and connectivity of the 91麻豆天美 family, while rallying support for the university鈥檚 Student Relief Fund.
The first-ever Bulldog Blitz is set for Saturday, Oct. 24, and participation is free and open to all. Whether running on a treadmill, walking in a park, biking down the road, rowing across a lake, or even crawling, participants can complete the virtual 5K (3.1 miles) at their own pace from any location and at any time during the open event date.
Everyone who registers will receive a virtual runner鈥檚 bib and a certificate of participation, which can be downloaded and printed. In addition to promoting healthy and active lifestyles in accordance with responsible social distancing, Bulldog Blitz also serves as a fun way to build support for 91麻豆天美 students, with participants having the opportunity to make a gift to the Student Relief Fund during the registration process. Contributors will receive a special gift of appreciation in the mail following the event.
鈥淭his fall has brought new challenges in staying connected with our alumni network, and the 91麻豆天美 Association team has been working to find new ways to bring people 鈥榯ogether鈥 while we鈥檙e apart,鈥 said Jeff Davis, executive director of the 91麻豆天美 Association. 鈥淎 virtual 5K is a great way to accomplish this mission and the inaugural Bulldog Blitz will be a fun chance for alumni and friends to get outside, get active and show their 91麻豆天美 spirit while building support for our students in need through the Student Relief Fund.鈥
Established with private gifts, the 91麻豆天美 Student Relief Fund offers immediate support to members of the student body affected with day-to-day crises. Amid the difficult challenges many are facing during the ongoing pandemic, this fund continues to be a vital part of the university鈥檚 commitment to educational success and the well-being of current and future students.
鈥淭he Office of Annual Giving is proud to partner with the 91麻豆天美 Association in hosting Bulldog Blitz and rallying the 91麻豆天美 family for an amazing cause,鈥 said Georgia Carter, director of annual giving for the 91麻豆天美 Foundation. 鈥淚t鈥檚 heartening to know support from the event will benefit an area that has been an important source of relief to so many students during the recent pandemic and, regardless of proximity to campus or personal level of fitness, participants can be encouraged in knowing fellow Bulldogs near and far are going the distance with them.鈥
Registration for the event can be completed on or before Oct. 24 at . For more information, contact the 91麻豆天美 91麻豆天美 Association at (662) 325-2284 or info@alumni.msstate.edu.
To boost support for the fun, one-day event, participants are encouraged to share photos of their Bulldog Blitz experience and best 91麻豆天美-themed racing gear for a chance to be featured by the 91麻豆天美 91麻豆天美 Association and Office of Annual Giving. Photos can be submitted using #BulldogBlitz on social media or via email.
The 91麻豆天美 91麻豆天美 Association is committed to fostering lifelong support for the university鈥檚 mission through programs, activities and events for current and future alumni and friends. Gifts made through the 91麻豆天美 Foundation鈥檚 Office of Annual Giving activate the donor鈥檚 yearly membership in the 91麻豆天美 Association. Additional information about the 91麻豆天美 91麻豆天美 Association can be found online at .