Mount Community Supports Yards for Yeardley
4/7/2016
First college in New York State to complete one million yards in one day
Riverdale, N.Y. – On April 6, the University of Mount Saint Vincent became New York State’s first collegiate institution to complete one million yards in one day as part of the Yards for Yeardley 2016 campaign. In conjunction with the One Love Foundation, Yards for Yeardley seeks to spread awareness about relationship violence and celebrate the life of Yeardley Love.
Yeardley Love was a senior lacrosse player at the University of Virginia just weeks shy of her graduation in 2010 when she was beaten to death by her ex-boyfriend. The One Love Foundation honors Ms. Love by working to bring an end to relationship violence by educating, empowering, and activating campus communities in a movement for change. The Mount joins numerous sports teams and communities from colleges and universities across the country who have committed to raise awareness and pledge one million yards in memory of Ms. Love.
“This is a terrific example of the dedication and generosity of Mount athletes,” says President Charles L. Flynn, Jr. “What’s even better is that it is characteristic of Mount students—they are leaders, including leaders in service.”
As part of the NCAA’s Division III Week, the Department of Athletics and Recreation, the Office of Student Activities, Leadership, and Commuter Life, and the Student Athlete Advisory Committee helped organize the event, inspiring athletes, students, administrators, faculty, and staff to complete 627 miles—surpassing the College’s initial goal by more than 50 miles.
The Mount community walked, jogged, and ran from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. around Hayes Auditorium and the Peter Jay Sharp Athletic and Recreation Center, and for every mile completed, a pinwheel was placed around the lawn of the Grace Center.
About the One Love Foundation
Founded in 2010 to honor the memory of Yeardley Love, the One Love Foundation works with young people across the country to raise awareness about the warning signs of abuse and activate communities to work to change the statistics around relationship violence. For more information about the One Love Foundation, please visit: joinonelove.org.
About Division III Week
Division III Week is a positive opportunity for all individuals associated with Division III to observe and celebrate the impact of athletics and of student-athletes on the campus and surrounding community. During the week, every Division III school and conference office is encouraged to conduct a type of outreach activity that falls into one of three categories: academic accomplishment; athletic experience; or leadership/community service/campus involvement.
About the University of Mount Saint Vincent
Founded in 1847 by the Sisters of Charity, the University of Mount Saint Vincent offers nationally recognized liberal arts education and a select array of professional fields of study on a landmark campus overlooking the Hudson River. Committed to the education of the whole person, and enriched by the unparalleled cultural, educational and career opportunities of New York City, the College equips students with the knowledge, skills and experiences necessary for lives of achievement, professional accomplishment and leadership in the 21st century.