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Race for Ryan Myers a chance to look forward
Footraces to fund new memorial scholarship for local delegate’s late son
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HAGERSTOWN – Shortly after Ryan Myers was killed last April 9 in a motorcycle accident just west of Hagerstown, his family released a short but poignant statement.
Footraces to fund new memorial scholarship for local delegate’s late son
Race Information
HAGERSTOWN – Shortly after Ryan Myers was killed last April 9 in a motorcycle accident just west of Hagerstown, his family released a short but poignant statement.
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“He lived life to the fullest in everything he did,” said Maryland Delegate LeRoy Myers, wife Lu Ann, son Scott and daughters Jennifer and Katie, in a joint release about their 23-year-old loved one.
Now, family and friends are working hard to help give a similar sense of purpose to more young people. The inaugural Race for Ryan 6-kilometer race and 2-kilometer fun run is scheduled for April 3 at Grace Academy, located on Cearfoss Pike just west of Hagerstown.
A volunteer breakfast is set for 6:30 a.m. Race-day registration is scheduled to begin at 7 a.m. The 2K run, designed for all ages, will begin at 8:30 a.m. and the 6K race is set for a 9 a.m. start, followed by 9:45 a.m. awards celebration.
Now, family and friends are working hard to help give a similar sense of purpose to more young people. The inaugural Race for Ryan 6-kilometer race and 2-kilometer fun run is scheduled for April 3 at Grace Academy, located on Cearfoss Pike just west of Hagerstown.
A volunteer breakfast is set for 6:30 a.m. Race-day registration is scheduled to begin at 7 a.m. The 2K run, designed for all ages, will begin at 8:30 a.m. and the 6K race is set for a 9 a.m. start, followed by 9:45 a.m. awards celebration.
Scott Myers, who is spearheading the event’s coordination, expects about 150 participants between the two distances combined. The number of runners and walkers that will conquer the 3.72-mile and 1.24-mile flat cross country courses doesn’t really matter. Already, the event has proven to be a success with donations both corporate and private way beyond expectations.
The Ryan Myers Memorial Scholarship will be awarded yearly to a deserving Washington County high school senior. Scott Myers said the scholarship requirements are “pretty broad” and applications are encouraged from students in public school, private school and home school.
The scholarship has the potential to provide a $1,000 award each year, and may be renewable up to four years for students maintaining their eligibility. The scholarship is available to graduating seniors who reside in Washington County attending public, private or accredited home-school programs. Myers said the scholarship requirements are “pretty broad” and applications are encouraged from students in public school, private school and home school.
Applicants also must demonstrate sound Christian principles and lay out a brief strategic career plan in a 250-word essay. Applications must be received by April 1.
“I wanted to take a real negative situation and turn it into a positive situation,” said Myers. “The way Ryan died in a tragic motorcycle accident … well, there’s nothing good about any of that, but we wanted to turn it into something that’s going to benefit young people who have promise and hope. We wanted (the fund) to go to something that would continue on (and serve as Ryan’s) legacy.”
The scholarship idea was a brainchild of Grace Academy K-8 Principal Nikki Bowers. Ryan Myers graduated from the private Christian school in 2004 and returned there to coach soccer.
The money, Scott Myers said, will go a long way in establishing the Ryan Myers Memorial Scholarship Fund. The fund is managed by the Community Foundation of Washington County Inc. where a five-person scholarship selection committee will make the yearly award.
Well before race day, the new scholarship has people talking, Myers said.
“I’ve had some parents pretty excited there’s another scholarship for kids to try and apply for,” he said. “They say it’s hard to find scholarships that their kids qualify for. There are not that many scholarships out there.”
Registration is ongoing. Event details can be obtained by visiting the Mountain Maryland Marathon Club online at www.marathonclub.org or www.westernMDfca.org, home to the Western Maryland chapter of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
For more information, call Scott Myers, race director, at (301) 331-9174 or assistant race director Kevin Spradlin at (301) 697-6035.
The scholarship has the potential to provide a $1,000 award each year, and may be renewable up to four years for students maintaining their eligibility. The scholarship is available to graduating seniors who reside in Washington County attending public, private or accredited home-school programs. Myers said the scholarship requirements are “pretty broad” and applications are encouraged from students in public school, private school and home school.
Applicants also must demonstrate sound Christian principles and lay out a brief strategic career plan in a 250-word essay. Applications must be received by April 1.
“I wanted to take a real negative situation and turn it into a positive situation,” said Myers. “The way Ryan died in a tragic motorcycle accident … well, there’s nothing good about any of that, but we wanted to turn it into something that’s going to benefit young people who have promise and hope. We wanted (the fund) to go to something that would continue on (and serve as Ryan’s) legacy.”
The scholarship idea was a brainchild of Grace Academy K-8 Principal Nikki Bowers. Ryan Myers graduated from the private Christian school in 2004 and returned there to coach soccer.
The money, Scott Myers said, will go a long way in establishing the Ryan Myers Memorial Scholarship Fund. The fund is managed by the Community Foundation of Washington County Inc. where a five-person scholarship selection committee will make the yearly award.
Well before race day, the new scholarship has people talking, Myers said.
“I’ve had some parents pretty excited there’s another scholarship for kids to try and apply for,” he said. “They say it’s hard to find scholarships that their kids qualify for. There are not that many scholarships out there.”
Registration is ongoing. Event details can be obtained by visiting the Mountain Maryland Marathon Club online at www.marathonclub.org or www.westernMDfca.org, home to the Western Maryland chapter of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
For more information, call Scott Myers, race director, at (301) 331-9174 or assistant race director Kevin Spradlin at (301) 697-6035.
Race for Ryan Myers a chance to look forward
Footraces to fund new memorial scholarship for local delegate’s late son
Footraces to fund new memorial scholarship for local delegate’s late son
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