It is always a really fun day for everyone and a great way to benefit a great program. Both events require parental permission slips. Sparty and members of various MSU athletic teams will be on hand to entertain kids. All participants age 12 and under will receive a medal or ribbon and special prizes. MSU Safe Place offers shelter, advocacy, counseling, support groups and prevention programs to members of the MSU community, including students, staff, faculty, alumni, retirees and their respective partners.
All services are free of charge and strictly confidential.
Holly Rosen, director of MSU Safe Place, believes raising awareness is as important as raising money. The MSU Safe Place domestic violence program started in June 1994 and relies on fund-raisers to continue providing services. Registration forms can be picked up at Playmakers in the Meridian Mall or Olin Health Center. All racers will receive a long sleeve T-shirt. The 5K race will begin at the Sparty statue and follow a course along the Red Cedar River and finish through the tunnel and into Spartan Stadium.