Third Annual Sallie Mae 5K Set for June 2 at Fort Harrison State Park

The third annual Sallie Mae 5K run/walk to raise money in support of the Bridging the Dream Scholarship Program will be held at Fort Harrison State Park on Sunday, June 2 at 8:30 a.m.

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  • The third annual Sallie Mae 5K run/walk to raise money in support of the Bridging the Dream Scholarship Program will be held at Fort Harrison State Park on Sunday, June 2 at 8:30 a.m.
  • The event, which is open to the public, is a family-friendly, run/walk for all ages.
  • In the past three years, Sallie Mae has awarded $560,000 in scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students through the program.
  • Sallie Mae will again award a scholarship to a student in Indiana, home to nearly 500 employees and the companys second largest location.


The third annual Sallie Mae 5K run/walk to raise money in support of the Bridging
the Dream Scholarship Program will be held at Fort Harrison State
Park on Sunday, June 2 at 8:30 a.m. The event, which is open to the
public, is a family-friendly, run/walk for all ages. Participants can
register at www.SallieMae5K.com.

Sallie Mae’s Bridging the Dream Scholarship Program asks high school
counselors from across the country to nominate students who have
overcome obstacles and exemplify excellence both inside and outside the
classroom.

In the past three years, Sallie Mae has awarded $560,000 in scholarships
to undergraduate and graduate students through the program. Sallie Mae
will again award a scholarship to a student in Indiana, home to nearly
500 employees and the company’s second largest location. Counselors and
community organization leaders can nominate students beginning Friday,
Aug. 23, 2019. For more details, visit SallieMae.com/BridgingTheDream.

   
WHO: Sallie Mae employees, friends, family, 5K enthusiasts, community
members, and the public at-large.
 
WHAT: The Sallie Mae 5K to fund scholarships through the company’s
Bridging the Dream Scholarship Program.
 
The top three finishers for each age group will receive awards.
Participants and their families can enjoy fun activities like a
bounce house, food, music, and face painting.
 
WHEN: Sunday, June 2, 2019
Race begins at 8:30 a.m. (Registration 7:30 a.m.)
(Media recommended to arrive at 8:15 a.m.)
 
WHERE: Fort Harrison State Park
6000 North Post Road
Indianapolis, Indiana 46216
 

Sallie Mae (Nasdaq: SLM) believes education and life-long
learning, in all forms, help people achieve great things. As the leader
in private student lending, we provide financing and know-how to support
access to college and offer products and resources to help customers
make new goals and experiences, beyond college, happen. Learn more at
SallieMae.com. Commonly known as Sallie Mae, SLM Corporation and its
subsidiaries are not sponsored by or agencies of the United States of
America.

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