BETTENDORF, IA -Run with Carl organizers will announce a new arrangement to allow the Run with Carl Labor Day race to continue at a special press conference.
Media opportunity: An official announcement of this transition will be on Wednesday, November 12 at 10:00 a.m. at the Bettendorf Life Fitness Center track. Representatives will be on hand for a ceremonial signing and interviews.
"This race has been an excellent way to memorialize Carl's life in funding scholarships for graduates of Bettendorf and Pleasant Valley High Schools. Through it we have awarded 30 scholarships. While we are committed that the scholarship program will continue our family involvement in the organization and management of the Run with Carl will discontinue," said Dick Schillig.
Who: Run with Carl
When: Wednesday, November 12 at 10:00 a.mn
Where: Bettendorf Life Fitness Center, 2222 Middle Road, Bettendorf, IA track
Why: To announce a new organizer for Run with Carl
About Run with Carl: The Run with Carl was the primary funding vehicle for The Carl D. Schillig Memorial Fund. The fund was established in 1995 in memory of Carl Schillig who was killed at the age of 15 in a car-pedestrian accident. With Carl's philanthropy as its inspiration, the nonprofit also distributes proceeds from the run to organizations in which Carl was active, including the Bettendorf Pleasant Valley Aquatics, the Cornbelt Running Club, and Our Lady of Lourdes Church. In 2014, Run with Carl celebrated its 20th run and announced that the Schillig family would no longer direct the race. The Carl D. Schilling Memorial Scholarship will continue to support scholarships for students at Bettendorf and Pleasant Valley High Schools.
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Media opportunity: An official announcement of this transition will be on Wednesday, November 12 at 10:00 a.m. at the Bettendorf Life Fitness Center track. Representatives will be on hand for a ceremonial signing and interviews.
"This race has been an excellent way to memorialize Carl's life in funding scholarships for graduates of Bettendorf and Pleasant Valley High Schools. Through it we have awarded 30 scholarships. While we are committed that the scholarship program will continue our family involvement in the organization and management of the Run with Carl will discontinue," said Dick Schillig.
Who: Run with Carl
When: Wednesday, November 12 at 10:00 a.mn
Where: Bettendorf Life Fitness Center, 2222 Middle Road, Bettendorf, IA track
Why: To announce a new organizer for Run with Carl
About Run with Carl: The Run with Carl was the primary funding vehicle for The Carl D. Schillig Memorial Fund. The fund was established in 1995 in memory of Carl Schillig who was killed at the age of 15 in a car-pedestrian accident. With Carl's philanthropy as its inspiration, the nonprofit also distributes proceeds from the run to organizations in which Carl was active, including the Bettendorf Pleasant Valley Aquatics, the Cornbelt Running Club, and Our Lady of Lourdes Church. In 2014, Run with Carl celebrated its 20th run and announced that the Schillig family would no longer direct the race. The Carl D. Schilling Memorial Scholarship will continue to support scholarships for students at Bettendorf and Pleasant Valley High Schools.
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