Race2College Launches Second Year Race for College Scholarships

BALTIMORE - Oct. 16, 2013 - PRLog -- Race2College a project of Islamic Leadership Institute of America (ILIA), a national 501c(3) educational non-profit organization founded in Maryland in 2009/1430 with the mission of nurturing students in areas of leadership development and training through the integration of innovative leadership styles and concepts; is thankful to announce the launch its Second Annual Race2College walk and run event.

Race2College is more than just a race it brings to our communities several key objectives

help students finish school based on a merit scholarship

build bonds within families by providing parents and their children an opportunity to participate together

promote healthy life style in the community through learning about walking and jogging

outreach to others in the society send a message about Muslims being an integral part of addressing our country's everyday education issues

give back to the society

Last year, October 27^th, 2012 was recognized by Howard County Executive Ken Ulman as Race2College Day. I invite you and the community to be part of this important initiative this year by sponsoring our Race2College, which will be held at Druid Hill Park, Baltimore City on Sunday, Nov 3^rd, 2013. Druid Hill Park is the third oldest park in the United States, and the event inshaa Allah will gain large media attention.

Schools are invited to form teams to represent the school with as little as four students. Sponosrs from business and foundations are encouraged to sponsor schools through tax deductible donations. a sponsorship of $150 can allow 10 students to participate in the race.

Full details can be found at http://www.race2college.org