Miles College Fund

MILES COLLEGE EDUCATION FUND

The Board of OBX GO FAR, Inc. non-profit after school running program for children across the Outer Banks awarded a special name to its College Education Fund – The Miles Education Fund. GO FAR honors Mr. Shane Miles to recognize Shane’s love of running that he has shared with children and adults across “The Banks” and beyond for many years.

Shane has served faithfully as one of the start up GO FAR Coaches when the program had just begun in the Outer Banks and continued to volunteer over the years. From his running store downtown in Manteo he offered Go Far race participants who finished the end of the season race successfully their pick of running socks if they just dropped by and showed him their finisher medal. OBX Go Far is proud to name it’s College Education Fund in honor of Shane Miles who is courageous and faithful and serves as an example to children and adults as he also fights against colon cancer. His example is one we all can point to as a light that shines.

Sarah and Rodney Benson along with their family helped to begin this fund which awards scholarships each year. The fund is growing and when asked about this naming opportunity that was given as a gift from the Benson’s they offered this “We send Congratulations to Shane and OBX Go Far. The Miles College Education Fund will carry Shane’s name as a legacy of love and courage for many years, helping many children to achieve their dream of education and running the bigger journey of life.”

The college education fund recognizes participants of OBX GO FAR who have remained engaged in running, volunteerism, teaching others the life long sport of running and engaging the family in healthy life styles to combat childhood obesity. To date, OBX GO FAR, Inc. has awarded $20,000 dollars in college education funds since 2018.

Following the release of the new Miles College Education Fund, Shane sadly passed away. He was such a shining light for so many in our running community. He brought forth unyielding perseverance, determination and grit, skills we hope to instill in our GO FAR runners. His legacy will live on in our little runners and through the college education fund. Click the donate tab below to help us set up Dare County youth for success outside of high school; help us help our youth to GO FAR! Your contribution will help children in this community understand the importance of healthy lifestyle choices, nutrition and goal setting.

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PURPOSE

The vision for our healthy and vibrant GO FAR athletes is that they will learn lifelong positive character traits and healthy living habits to carry with them on their journey to college and beyond. The mission of OBX GO FAR is to promote physical activity, healthy eating, and good character building skills to elementary and middle school students to reduce the incidence of Childhood Obesity throughout Dare County. This goal is being supported through the OBX GO FAR organization by providing college and continuing education funds to students who would like to pursue their education beyond high school.

CRITERIA & APPLICATION GUIDELINES

The criteria for the college and continuing education fund awards include but are not limited to, demonstration of participation over the years in OBX GO FAR as a participant and/or Volunteer with the OBX GO FAR organization. OBX GO FAR would also like to have the applicant demonstrate a love for the life-long sport of running and engage others to enjoy and try out running, especially family members. Volunteerism with OBX GO FAR is also an important aspect in the evaluation of award recipients. Applicants should be able to demonstrate volunteerism within the community or the OBX GO FAR organization during middle and/or high school. (Examples: OBX GO FAR participant, school program or activity volunteer, race set-up/break down, peer to peer assistance, helping with other OBX GO FAR events as a volunteer, helping out with other local events, etc.) View/Download Requirements

OBX GO FAR Scholarship

Amount: $500-$1,000

  • Applicants must plan to pursue a degree or certification at a four-year institution, community college, technical institution or travel.
  • Applicants must submit photos and an essay reflecting their time with the GO FAR Program and the impact that it has made on their lives.
  • Preference will be given to students who spent more than two years in the program and can prove community volunteer work.
  • This scholarship is not renewable.

Additional requirements:

  • A one-page essay describing the following:
    • Direct impact GO FAR program made on your life and that of your family, friends, etc.
    • Why you have applied for this specific scholarship
    • An event or experience with the GO FAR program which had a significant impact on you and why
    • Any special circumstance you would like the committee to consider (optional)
    • Photos of being part of the GO FAR program as well as photos of community involvement
    • Submit all materials to: obxgofar@gmail.com
    • Deadline: March 1st each year
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