LAFAYETTE, La. — The Middlebrook Foundation is establishing the Cpl. Michael Middlebrook Scholarship Fund for local high school seniors.
According to a release from Middlebrook Foundation President Adrienne Middlebrook, the goal of the Cpl. Michael Middlebrook Scholarship Fund is to raise $20,000.
The foundation is hosting a Virtual Challenge Event, which will be an initial fundraiser for the scholarship program.
The Virtual Challenge includes completing either a 5k, 10k, 168 miles or 442 miles anytime between May 1 - Oct. 1, 2021. Miles can be accomplished by either walking, running or biking.
Participants can also accept "pledges" for the number of miles completed.
The registration deadline is April 8. Entry fee is $25 and includes a T-shirt.
For more details, email Frances Von Hof at mfvirtualchallenge@yahoo.com.
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