On Thursday, Oct. 31st, middle schoolers ran in the 7th Annual Michael Destino '13 Memorial Scholarship Run, an event which has become a staple at Loyola Blakefield.
Michael was a rising seventh grader in 2007 whose life, as well as his father’s, were tragically cut short as the result of an automobile accident. Michael was to have graduated from Loyola Blakefield this past spring.
Students ran a one-mile run on the field across from Sheridan Hall in Michael's memory and honor.
Mrs. Mary Destino attended the run this year to briefly inform the middle school who Michael was and how much he loved Loyola.
"What I want you to realize about Michael is he was just like you. He loved sports, he loved lacrosse, he loved football and he loved being a Don, most important of all."
Mrs. Destino stood at the finish line of the one-mile course to thank each young man as he crossed the line and awarded him a Michael Destino '13 Memorial wrist band.
All proceeds from the race went towards the Michael Destino '13 Memorial Scholarship.
To make a donation to the Michael Destino '13 Memorial Fund, click here.
To view pictures from this year's run, click here.