On the morning of Sept. 21, Minnesotans can walk, run, or bike to show their support for the United Negro College Fund (UNCF). Participants will gather at the Lakeview Terrace Farmers Market, located at 3769 Crystal Lake Blvd in Robbinsdale, from 8:00 a.m. to noon.
“It’s a great way to support small businesses, give back to college funds, and wrap up our farmers market season,” said Chaz Sandifer, owner of the Lakeview Terrace Farmers Market, supporter of Minnesota’s UNCF Annual Walk for Education, and host of Fitness Revolution with Chaz on the ShelettMakesMeLaugh.com podcast platform. “It’s for the whole family.”
Across the country, communities will unite to participate in UNCF 5K (3.1-mile) events aimed at raising funds to support minority student academic success. This year, the goal is to provide 10,000 scholarships and internships through 400 national programs.
For more than seven decades, UNCF has had a reputation for advocating for minority student education in the United States, operating under the mantra “A mind is a terrible thing to waste.” The organization’s mission is to ensure that students from minority communities have the opportunity to attend college, graduate, and contribute to society.