The Foundation for Lee County Public Schools Hosts 13th Annual Take Stock in Children Strides for Education 5K Walk/Run
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Tuesday, February 13, 2024
– (EON: Enhanced Online News) – Gain
FORT MYERS, FL (February 13, 2024) – The Foundation for Lee County Public Schools held its 13th Annual Take Stock in Children’s Strides for Education 5K Walk/Run on Saturday, February 3rd. The event, hosted at Florida SouthWestern State College’s Lee Campus, raised money for The Foundation’s Take Stock in Children program.
“Once again, our community came together to support the outstanding student scholars in our Take Stock in Children Program. Almost 1300 registered business leaders, community partners, teachers, and local runners came together to celebrate our community’s most precious asset, our students. All funds raised go towards college tuition scholarships for students who graduate from our Take Stock in Children Program.” – Marshall T. Bower, President & CEO of the Foundation for Lee County Public Schools
Schools and businesses throughout Lee County were challenged to create the largest team by creating a friendly competition. This year’s winners are as follows:
School Challenge: Heights Elementary
Business Partner: Edison National Bank/Bank of the Islands
Community Partner: Miles in Memory of Erik Babatz
The Strides for Education 5k raises money for college scholarships to benefit students entering the Take Stock in Children program. Take Stock in Children was established in 1995 as a statewide scholarship program that provides a unique opportunity for deserving low-income youth to escape the cycle of poverty through education. The Foundation for Lee County Public Schools administers the program here in Lee County. Students enter the program in 6th or 9th grade and commit to remaining crime- and drug-free, maintaining a 2.5 GPA or higher, and meeting with a mentor regularly. Upon high school graduation, having kept this commitment, students are awarded a four-year college tuition scholarship.
This event wouldn’t be possible without the generous support of our sponsors:
Title Sponsor: Suncoast Credit Union
Major Sponsors: Florida SouthWestern State College, Jason’s Deli, FineMark National Bank & Trust
Gold Sponsors: LCEC, McGriff Insurance Services, Edison National Bank/Bank of the Islands, Boy Agnew Potanovic Miller PLLC
Silver Sponsors: B&I Contractors, Waste Pro, Sallee Promotions, Florida Title One, LLC., Marshall T. Bower, Esq., John Felsenthal
Pictured: Runners from the 5k
Pictured: Runners from the 5k
Pictured: Student volunteers
Pictured: Runners from the 5k
Pictured: Title Sponsor, Suncoast Credit Union
About The Foundation for Lee County Public Schools: The Foundation for Lee County Public Schools, Inc. is a private, 501(c)3 organization established in 1986. Its mission is to enhance and enrich the quality of public education in Lee County for students and educators through programs, resources, and experiences made possible through corporate, individual, and educational partnerships. The Foundation is rated as a 4-star nonprofit organization by GuideStar. Find us online at www.leeschoolfoundation.org, on Twitter @FoundationLCPS, and on Facebook.
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Contact:
Marshall T. Bower
President & CEO
239.337.0433