Tackle the Tar Supports Area College Students

The Nash Community College Foundation was recently awarded $27,000 by Rotary Club of Rocky Mount from proceeds raised at Tackle the Tar. Rocky Mount Rotary Club #6122 raised a record breaking $81,000 at the 4th Annual Tackle the Tar 5K Race held May 18, 2019. Tackle the Tar is a unique 5k obstacle course race and family fun day that raises money for scholarships for students attending Nash Community College, Edgecombe Community College and North Carolina Wesleyan College. Nash Community College students have benefited from a total of $76,000 in scholarships since the event began.

“The Rocky Mount Rotary Club’s Annual Tackle the Tar event is a testament to teamwork, passion and community spirit. As both a Rotarian and an employee of Nash Community College, I am overwhelmed by the impact of this event on the twin county area. On behalf of our students, I would like to say ‘thank you’ to the sponsors, runners and volunteers who make this event more successful every year,” NCC Vice President of Advancement Pam Ballew said.

Pictured from left to right: Scholarship recipient Samia Silver, Garry Hodges, NCC Vice President of Advancement Pam Ballew, NCC Board Chair Paul Jaber, Kristen Brabble, NCC Trustee Mary Wells, NCC President Dr. Bill Carver, Rotary Club President Eddie Coates, NCC Trustee Sonny Foster, NCC Foundation Board Secretary Lyn Brown, NCC Trustee Wayne Outlaw, NCC Vice President of Corporate and Economic Development Wendy Marlowe, NCC Foundation Board President and Mathematics Department Chair Dina Pitt and Kanovis Bullock.

The Fifth Annual Tackle the Tar is planned for May 16, 2020.