Dragon Fire Walk for Athletics Nears $130,000, Festivities Begin Friday
There’s just one day left before the biggest event of the year for the Dragons, the Dragon Fire Committee and all of our fans and supporters. The Dragon Fire Walk for Athletics will kick-off Friday evening and will continue on Saturday with a a whole host of events that will take-off at Nemzek Hall on MSUM’s campus.
As of Thursday afternoon, the total funds raised was approaching $130,000, well on our way to the goal of $150,000!!!
On Friday, the Dragon Fire Walk for Athletics festivities will begin with a dinner that will feature guest speaker, former NFL Director of Officials, Jerry Seeman. Social hour will begin at 6 p.m. with dinner and program to follow at 7 p.m. The cost of the event to attend is $40, to register please call 218-477-5824.
Saturday’s festivities will begin at 9 a.m. with the Dick Beardsley 5K and 10K, and the Dragon 10-Mile races. The youth fun run (1.2 miles) and kids activity area, by Games Galore, will start at 9:15. TheThe Dragon Fire Walk for Athletics will begin at 10 a.m with a welcome ceremony and the Walk, awards and prizes will follow. To find out more information please visit www.dragonwalk.com
Also taking place on Saturday is:
12 p.m. Women’s Basketball Alumni Game (Nemzek 113)
1 p.m. Women’s Volleyball Alumni Game (Nemzek 113)
1/3 p.m. Softball v. Upper Iowa (Nemzek Field)
3 p.m. Football Spring Game (Nemzek Stadium)
**Attendance is FREE to all of the Alumni and Dragons Games