Rev. Al sharpton, with event helpers
Detroit, MI – Track and field teams from high schools all over the world will come to compete in Detroit for the 5th Annual Robert s. Shumake Scholarship Relays on April 25, 2009. Among the participants in this historic event will be a team from the Bahamas.
The Shumake Scholarship Relays has partnered with the government of the Bahamas to allow Bahamian athletes to participate in the annual Showdown in Motown track meet. This marks the first time international athletes will have participated in the competition.
Dr. Robert Shumake is a former Detroit all-city track star and founder of the Showdown in Motown. Robert ran track in high school and college, which kept him off the streets and out of trouble. In a recent interview, Robert said, “Track and field helped me focus on being the best; now I am giving back to the community by helping other teens compete for scholarships. There are many young people with athletic talent and academic skills who desire a college education but are unable to afford it. I want to see these young people reach their full potential and be successful.”
Previous Robert Shumake Relays have received media coverage from NBC, CBS and ABC. Being the largest independently sponsored HS track meet in Michigan, they have received strong political and community support from political leaders in Detroit and Pontiac. Shumake has long been committed to helping the youth obtain their dreams. This unique track and field meet not only awards the winners with medals and trophies but also provides college scholarships to qualified participants.
Find out more about this event at http://shumakerelays.com
Contact:
Robert /S. Shumake, Chief Executive Officer
Inheritance Capital Group, Inc
25900 West 11 Mile
Southfield, Michigan 48034
nmccalister@
248-443-0939
This press release was submitted by Right Now Marketing Group, LLC
