February 29, 2008

Cooley's Annual 5K Race for Education Set for June 6

The Thomas M. Cooley Law School announced today that it will hold its ninth annual Race for Education on Friday, June 6 at 7:30 p.m. in downtown Lansing. The 5K event has raised more than $60,000 for Lansing-area educational institutions since it began in 2000.
"This is a great opportunity for the community to get involved in a cause that Cooley is so committed to," said Terry Carella, Cooley’s Race for Education director.

Each 5K participant nominates an educational institution of his/her choice and Cooley selects the recipients at random. One hundred percent of the proceeds are donated to local schools; one 50 percent recipient, one 25 percent recipient, two 10 percent recipients and one 5 percent recipient.

"What’s nice about this race is that you don’t have to be an experienced runner to make a difference for a local school," Carella said.

Previous races have helped fund everything from new playground equipment to school supplies.

"It’s always gratifying to surprise local schools with the donation," Carella said.
A Children’s Race Around the Capitol, approximately one-half mile and a Kids’ Dash, approximately 100 yards, also will be held following the start of the 5K.

Registration is $20 if postmarked by Tuesday, May 20, and $25 if postmarked by Friday, May 30. Walk-in Registration at Cooley, at 300 S. Capitol Ave, Lansing, is $30 through June 5, 2008, and Race Day Registration is $35. For more information, including registration forms and sponsorship information, visit www.cooley.edu/race or call (517) 371-5140, ext. 2916. Registration is also available at www.active.com.

Celebrating its 35th anniversary this year, Cooley Law School is the largest law school in the country. Founded in 1972, it operates J.D. programs in Michigan's capital city in Lansing, in suburban Oakland County, and in downtown Grand Rapids.  Today, Cooley Law School has more than 12,000 graduates across the nation and worldwide and also offers joint degree and Master of Laws programs. Cooley offers enrollment three times a year; in January, May and September. Additional information about Cooley can be found at www.cooley.edu.