Ball State Student-Athletes and Sports Teams Support Muncie Mission's "Walk A Mile In My Shoes 2024" on Feb. 17
January 18, 2024 | Baseball, Field Hockey, Football, General, Men's Basketball, Men's Golf, Men's Swimming and Diving, Men's Tennis, Men's Volleyball, Softball, Women's Basketball, Women's Golf, Women's Swimming and Diving, Women's Tennis, Women's Volleyball, Cross Country, Gymnastics, Soccer, Track & Field, Cardinal Varsity Club
MUNCIE, Ind. – With the leadership of Ball State's Student-Athlete Advisory Council (SAAC), student-athletes and staff representing Ball State Athletics and many of its sports teams will brave the cold and walk a mile on Saturday, Feb. 17 to help bring hope to the hungry, the homeless and those broken by addiction in the Muncie and Yorktown communities.
That is the theme of Muncie Mission's annual initiative to lift hopes, raise awareness and find support for those in need. The annual "Walk a Mile in My Shoes" event promotes a 2024 goal of $120,000, raised predominantly by sponsors and pledges for walkers who brave mid-February temperatures while walking from the Muncie Fieldhouse to the Muncie Mission.
Now in its 20th year, the walk has been conducted on Muncie streets every February since 2004. Ball State student-athletes and staff will walk with thousands of annual participants with hopes of increasing support and awareness for the community's homeless, and beneficiaries of the Muncie Mission's care. The importance of the revenue from Walk a Mile in my Shoes is substantial. Services to men, women and families are funded through this event and it is vital to the continuation of the Mission.
"SAAC is excited to participate in the walk-a-mile event to assist those who may be less fortunate," said SAAC president and men's swimmer Noah Berryman. "This is not only a great opportunity for Ball State student-athletes to help those in need but, to also to understand the perspective of the people in our community. We are so thankful when the community supports what we do as students and athletes. We are excited to give back and support the community that supports us!"
"I am proud of our Student-Athlete Advisory Council for its vision and leadership in service to our community," said Ball State Director of Athletics Jeff Mitchell. "We are privileged on our campus to enjoy love, warmth and resources to prosper in our everyday lives, but we realize that not everyone in our community is as fortunate. As our student-athletes strive for success in their athletic and academic pursuits, I think it's wonderful to see their compassion and energies spent in this civic and philanthropic endeavor to benefit Muncie."
Registration for the walk begins at 8:00 a.m., with an opening ceremony at 9:00 a.m., prior to the mile-long walk that begins at Muncie Central High School. Walkers who raise at least $200 receive a free sweatshirt. Students, fans and other local residents who want to participate in the walk may register at MuncieMission.org/walk.
To support a Ball State sports team with this QR Code, click "Donate Here," then select your preferred team as a "Donation Recipient."
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"Every day hurting neighbors take to the street – some searching for food, warm clothing or safe shelter.
Others simply seek an escape."
Walk A Mile "Why We Walk" Promo Video
Others simply seek an escape."
Walk A Mile "Why We Walk" Promo Video
That is the theme of Muncie Mission's annual initiative to lift hopes, raise awareness and find support for those in need. The annual "Walk a Mile in My Shoes" event promotes a 2024 goal of $120,000, raised predominantly by sponsors and pledges for walkers who brave mid-February temperatures while walking from the Muncie Fieldhouse to the Muncie Mission.
Now in its 20th year, the walk has been conducted on Muncie streets every February since 2004. Ball State student-athletes and staff will walk with thousands of annual participants with hopes of increasing support and awareness for the community's homeless, and beneficiaries of the Muncie Mission's care. The importance of the revenue from Walk a Mile in my Shoes is substantial. Services to men, women and families are funded through this event and it is vital to the continuation of the Mission.
"SAAC is excited to participate in the walk-a-mile event to assist those who may be less fortunate," said SAAC president and men's swimmer Noah Berryman. "This is not only a great opportunity for Ball State student-athletes to help those in need but, to also to understand the perspective of the people in our community. We are so thankful when the community supports what we do as students and athletes. We are excited to give back and support the community that supports us!"
"I am proud of our Student-Athlete Advisory Council for its vision and leadership in service to our community," said Ball State Director of Athletics Jeff Mitchell. "We are privileged on our campus to enjoy love, warmth and resources to prosper in our everyday lives, but we realize that not everyone in our community is as fortunate. As our student-athletes strive for success in their athletic and academic pursuits, I think it's wonderful to see their compassion and energies spent in this civic and philanthropic endeavor to benefit Muncie."
Registration for the walk begins at 8:00 a.m., with an opening ceremony at 9:00 a.m., prior to the mile-long walk that begins at Muncie Central High School. Walkers who raise at least $200 receive a free sweatshirt. Students, fans and other local residents who want to participate in the walk may register at MuncieMission.org/walk.
To support a Ball State sports team with this QR Code, click "Donate Here," then select your preferred team as a "Donation Recipient."
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