MOREHEAD, Ky.—From late April to early May the Morehead State athletic department dedicated its time and efforts to community service.
The student athletes and staff members were involved with several youth clinics, clean-up duties, build-a-bed workshops, awareness walks, working with animal shelters, and visiting with cancer patients.
“I’m proud of all of our student-athletes and staff members for taking time out of their busy end-of-semester schedules to give back to the community,” said Assistant Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Services and Senior Woman Administrator Sara Larson. “This is a great opportunity for our students to get out and interact with community members who are supportive of our athletic programs.”
Listed below are what each program participated in.
Baseball- Youth baseball clinic at Allen Field
Men’s Basketball – NAMI Walk, March of Dimes 5K, Coach Woods Motivational Youth clinic
Women’s Basketball – Rowan County High School after prom chaperones, Soup Kitchen, Goodwill
Football – March of Dimes 5K, STAR Animal Shelter, Clearfield Elementary clinics, Campus Clean.
Men’s Golf – Junior golf clinic at The Greenbrier, Eagle Trace maintenance and clean-up
Women’s Golf – College of Business golf outing at Eagle Trace
Rifle – Build-a-Bed at Peddler’s Mall, Dorm Room Tour Orientation, Rowan County High School after prom chaperones
Soccer – Visiting cancer patients at the Hope Lodge in Lexington, NAMI Walk, Rowan County Animal Shelter
Softball – Youth Clinics and clean-up with Rowan County Parks and Rec
Cross Country & Track – Rowan County High School track meet maintenance
Volleyball – Youth clinics at Rowan County elementary schools
Source: http://www.msueagles.com/news/2016/5/12/general-msu-athletics-lends-a-helping-hands-with-community-service.aspx
