Sep 16, 2017 - Union’s Delta-Psi chapter of Phi Alpha Theta History Honor Society provided several volunteers for the annual “Racing So They Can Ride” 5k and 10k races that started and ended at Dick’s Sporting Goods in Jackson. Chapter participants included Dr. Henry Allen, Jessica Barton, Robert Briley, Drs. Alice-Catherine and Stephen Carls, and Cheyanne Harber.
The “Racing So They Can Ride” event raised money for the hippotherapy and therapeutic riding program at the Rein-Bow Riding Academy in Huron, Tennessee. Hippotherapy is one of many programs that the Therapy and Learning Center in Jackson sponsors as a service of the Ayers Children’s Medical Center.
After the races, Phi Alpha Theta volunteers enjoyed breakfast at a nearby Panera Bread restaurant.
A giant inflatable sign marks the start and finish line for the "Racing So They Can Ride" 5k and 10k races on September 16, 2017.
A large American flag suspended from a hook and ladder fire truck adds to the atmosphere at the "Racing So They Can Ride" event on September 16, 2017.
Volunteers representing Phi Alpha Theta at the "Racing So They Can Ride" races at Dick's Sporting Goods are (left to right) Dr. Henry Allen, Jessica Barton, Robert Briley, Cheyanne Harber, Dr. Alice-Catherine Carls, and Dr. Stephen Carls.
A City of Jackson police car guides the lead runner in the "Racing So They Can Ride" races on September 16, 2017.
Robert Briley gives a glass of water to a runner at the "Racing So They Can Ride" races on September 16, 2017.
Volunteers representing Phi Alpha Theta at the "Racing So They Can Ride" races enjoy breakfast at a local Panera Bread restaurant following the races on September 16, 2017. They are (left to right) Cheyanne Harber, Jessica Barton, Dr. Alice-Catherine Carls, and Robert Briley.