MACOMB, Ill., Oct. 26 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release:
MACOMB, IL - - The 15th annual Fallen Soldiers 5K drew in more than 300 participants and raised nearly $16,000 for student scholarships on Saturday, Oct. 10.
Richard Brown, Macomb, finished first with a time of 17:24. Sofia Andrade, Monmouth, was the top female finisher with a time of 24:50.
Proceeds from this annual event support the Fallen Soldiers Scholarship Fund, which provides scholarships for WIU's veteran and military service students. Over 15 years, the Fallen Soldiers 5K has raised more than $270,000 for scholarships. The Fallen Soldiers Endowed Scholarship Fund has surpassed $100,000, ensuring students will benefit from this scholarship op...