Dance Team Sponsors Inaugural Miami Spirit 5K Walk/Run
5/28/2008 12:00:00 AM | Dance
May 28, 2008
The Miami Dance Team recently participated in Miami Athletics Cancer Awareness Weekend on May 25-27, 2008. The nationally ranked Dance Team, in conjunction with the Miami Cheerleading Squad and Miami Shakerettes, sponsored the Inaugural Miami Spirit 5k Walk/Run. Miami's three spirit teams worked together to promote awareness and raise funds to donate to cancer research. The charity event took place on Saturday, May 26, 2008, and consisted of a course that wound through Miami's East Quad and Western Campus, ultimately finishing in front of the Miami Softball field. After the participants completed the 5k they were encouraged to stay for a free cookout, with all food and drink provided by John Morrell & Co. and Kroger Foods.
"I think the event was a success," said junior Dance Team member and event coordinator Bree McLaughlin. "It was awesome for all three spirit teams to work together and support such a great cause." Together the Miami Spirit teams raised $746 to donate to the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance. They will unite once again in the fall for the second annual Miami Spirit 5k. Information on this event will soon be available at www.MURedHawks.com.