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The
family of Dawn Hines accepts a check from Edison President Dr.
Doreen Larson and Student
Life and Athletics Director, Nate Cole
following the 5K For A Cause.
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Edison State 5K For A
Cause Raises Over $2,000
Nearly 200 people participated in Edison State Community College’s
inaugural 5K for a Cause, a crowd that helped raise more than $2,000 in
remembrance of long-time Edison State professor Dawn Hines.
A beautiful weekend with brisk temperatures helped to support the day’s
attendance as the runners followed the five-kilometer course along the
back end of Edison State’s tree-lined campus.
“The turnout of this year’s race speaks volumes about our community and
everyone here at Edison who helped make this event happen,” said Nate
Cole, Edison State Director of Student Life and Athletics. “A lot of
the participants included students, faculty, and staff who were here to
support Dawn and her family. Even President Larson ran and took third
in her age group.”
The overall winner for this year’s race was Kevin Sheehan of Huber
Heights. The top finisher in the women’s group was Bekah Shininger of
Tipp City.
Students and faculty from Edison State were on hand to help runners
prior to the race and worked to help get the nearly 200 participants
registered and tallied at the finish line.
“The fact that we’re able to raise over $2,000 to help a local family
with their college education really reflects well on our community,”
added Cole. “Hopefully this race will continue to grow every year and
we can help even more area families in need.”
Edison State’s 5K for a Cause is held annually to benefit community
members in need. Proceeds from this year’s race were donated to the
Dawn Stinson Memorial Fund to benefit her sons’ college education.
Her four sons, Todd Schilling (26), Matthew Schilling (21), Cale
Stinson (13), and Billy Stinson (11) survive her. Todd holds a master’s
degree in Higher Education Administration from the University of Dayton
where he is currently employed as the Coordinator of Veteran Services.
Matthew is currently in his senior year at The Ohio State University
where he is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Communication. Cale is in
eighth grade at Troy Junior High where he also plays football and Billy
is a fifth grader at St. Patrick’s Elementary in Troy.
“Our family is so grateful for those who came out to the event and
supported us during these tough times,” said Todd Schilling. “We deeply
appreciate all the support the Edison community has shown us through
the years. The event served as a great reminder of how many people my
mom touched in her life. Thank you all!”
Recently completing 100 classes as an adjunct professor of business,
communications, and marketing, Dawn began her career at Edison State in
2000 and was a student at the college prior to instructing.
Now in its fifth decade of service, Edison State Community College is
committed to providing higher education and advanced training
opportunities for the people of the greater Miami Valley. Edison is
accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is recognized with the
highest order attainable by the Ohio Board of Regents. Offering courses
in Piqua, Greenville, and online, Edison State provides a Personal
Experience and Rewarding Education. Visit us online at
www.edisonohio.edu.
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