Pasco-Hernando State College Volume XIV, Issue I Spring 2020 | Page 11

T PORTER CAMPUS HOSTS RUN TO RAISE MONEY FOR VETERAN SCHOLARSHIPS he Porter Campus at Wiregrass Ranch recently hosted the Honor Run 5K. College staff, faculty and students worked to facilitate the event to honor community military veterans and support veteran scholarships at Pasco-Hernando State College. The successful fundraiser welcomed community supporters and running enthusiasts to the Porter Campus. “The Honor Run 5K was an incredible experience that brought together our community to support the men and women who have sacrificed so much for our freedom,” said Kevin O’Farrell, Ph.D., Porter Campus at Wiregrass Ranch Provost. “Together we were able to celebrate their service and remember their sacrifice all while raising needed scholarship funds for veteran students at PHSC. We are truly indebted to them.” FOUNDATION NEWS The event, co-hosted by the North Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce, allowed the Chamber to provide a check to the PHSC Foundation for veteran scholarships. Kevin O’Farrell, Ph.D., Porter Campus at Wiregrass Ranch Provost, Hope Allen, North Tampa Bay Chamber President, Lisa Richardson, Ed.D., PHSC Foundation Executive Director, and Timothy L. Beard, Ph.D., PHSC President. SPRING 2020 9