( Bluefield)—The first “Brian Delp Memorial 5K Run and Walk” will be held at Bluefield State College on October 3. The event, a featured activity during BSC’s homecoming week, is designed to raise funds for the “Humanitarian Athletic Award,” a scholarship in memory of the late Brian A. Delp, a BSC student-athlete who lost his life while assisting a stranded motorist four years ago.
Entry fee is $15, in advance, ($8 for walkers) and $18 on the day of the race. The format includes more than a dozen age groups from 14-and-under to 70-and-over. Each participant receives a t-shirt, and additional information can be obtained by contacting Vonda Wilson, BSC Athletic Department Administrative Secretary, at (304) 327-4208, or by e-mail, vwilson@bluefieldstate.edu
“Brian was an exceptional person,” noted BSC athletic director Terry Brown. “He was a humanitarian, a leader, and an excellent student athlete.” The Humanitarian Athletic Award will be a $500 scholarship per academic year. Applicants must be BSC student-athletes, two-year letter winners, and they must maintain at least a 2.5 grade point average, according to Brown.
August 23, 2006