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Shamrock Stroll To Benefit Reinhardt Students
This first-ever event, set for March 17 in Jasper, will raise money to provide scholarships to Pickens County students attending the school.
From Reinhardt University: A day of fundraising and Irish festivities is poised to provide scholarship opportunities to Pickens County students at Reinhardt University located just a short hop down the road.
Reinhardt University will hold its inaugural Shamrock Stroll on March 17 in downtown Jasper.
The event is part of a university initiative called ADay for Pickens County, a successful scholarship program that has awarded more than $18,000 to Pickens County students attending Reinhardt University since its inception last fall. The Shamrock Stroll will support local students and celebrate their opportunity for an affordable education close to home.
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“Reinhardt University is surrounded by communities that work hard to provide a quality education for their students,” said Dale Morrissey, director of development and external relations for Reinhardt University. “We are so thankful for our wonderful students and sponsors in Pickens County and are excited to bring this fun event to Jasper.”
The event will begin with a .5K road race, which will start at Jasper’s Board of Education building and finish at the intersection of South Main Street and Spring Street. Judges will present awards for the most creative costume, most creative dog costume, oldest participant and youngest participant. All members of the community—and their pets—are welcome.
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A post-race party will follow featuring face painting, rock painting, a bounce house, prizes, live music and flavorful fare. Coca-Cola and Reformation Brewery products will be available for rehydration, and 61 Main will serve event-themed menu items.
Registration is $25, a value that includes a race bib, medal, T-shirt, meal and beverage ticket. Kids 12 and under participate for free. Additionally, the Shamrock Stroll offers three sponsorship options—Horseshoe, Clover and Emerald—with varying levels of name recognition and promotional materials. All proceeds from the event will support Pickens County students attending Reinhardt University.
The Shamrock Stroll will take place rain or shine. To learn more or to register, visit Reinhardt.edu/stroll.
Image courtesy of Reinhardt University
