Nov. 12, 2008
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M– The UNM Student Lettermen’s Association had another banner year organizing their 8th annual signature event, the “Run for Relief.” It was a beautiful fall day and the event held on Johnson Field on Sunday, November 2nd began and ended in success. The UNM athletic community came together to raise over $4,100.00 with 185 miles run! Over 83 student athletes and supporters participated in the event.
For the sixth year in a row, the UNM Men’s Golf team raised the most money! Top individual fundraisers were Brandon Putnam, Jacob Lestishen, Wright Zimmerly, Travis Ross and Jon Sauer of the Men’s Golf team, Ashley Bonner of the Women’s Tennis team and Amanda Wiley of the UNM Spirit Squad. The Swimming and Diving team ran 82 miles with Coaches Tracy Ljone and Leslie Shevlin leading the pack. The best team participation was from the Women’s Tennis team and the Swimming and Diving team. UNM student athletes came from Men’s Golf, Women’s Swimming and Diving team, Women’s Tennis, the UNM Spirit Squad, Track and Cross Country team, Ski team, and the UNM Student Athletic Trainers Association. The Student Athletic Trainers volunteered by staffing the two aid stations on campus.
Proceeds from the community fundraiser are used to support children with cancer. Past proceeds have benefited the UNM Health Sciences Pediatric Oncology department. This event is organized by the UNM Student Lettermen’s Association and sponsored by the Alumni Lettermen’s Association. Thanks to all the participants, the pledge donors and Albuquerque area restaurants for their support of this annual fundraiser!