Released on = March 11, 2006, 10:17 pm

Press Release Author = S&S Associates

Industry = Education

Press Release Summary = High School Athletes come from all areas of the Midwest
"Chasing their Dreams". The Dream of winning.... The Dream of fame.... The Dream of
scholarship offers from colleges and universities.. The Dream of the Olympics.. They
all come to the 2nd Annual Robert S. Shumake Scholarship Relays.

Press Release Body = DETROIT- They come from all areas of the Midwest "Chasing their
Dreams". The Dream of winning.... The Dream of fame.... The Dream of scholarship
offers from colleges and universities.. The Dream of the Olympics.. They all come to
the 2nd Annual Robert S. Shumake Scholarship Relays being held on April 29, 2006 at
the High School named after the ultimate dreamer, Martin Luther King, Jr. These
High School students come from near and far to "Chase their Dreams". These athletes
have been taught by their dedicated coaches that through perseverance, persistence
and preparedness they can "Catch their Dreams". Such coaches include Harry Weaver
with the Renaissance High School girls team; Robert Lynch with the Mumford High
School boys team; Mike Jurastek from Albion High and Michael Cunningham from James
Ford Rhodes High School in Cleveland, OH, just to name a few.

Former Edwin Denby High School competitor and all-city track and field athlete,
Robert S. Shumake wants to help these athletes "Live their Dreams". The Detroit
businessman and founder of the Inheritance Investment Group, a Detroit real estate
investment service firm is the inspiration behind this unique and novel track meet.
Mr. Shumake has guided this project from its initial seedling to full blossom. This
influential businessman, entrepreneur, lecturer, author, philanthropist,
presidential and gubernatorial appointee has the wherewithal, contacts and skills to
make some of these youngsters dreams come true.

To guarantee the success of this event, Mr. Shumake has assembled an outstanding
team consisting of Reverend Wendell Anthony, President/Founder Freedom Institute;
Tiffany Douglas, Executive Director of the UNCF-Detroit Branch; Jackie DeVose, US
Track & Field Association and Maryann Lee, Exec. Director Freedom Institute. This
"Dream Team" will provide a platform where top athletes can test their skills
against the best in their field nationally as well as showcase their academic
abilities. The "Dream Team" is cognizant of the primary objective for the Robert S.
Shumake Scholarship Relays which is assisting young people fulfill their dreams. "So
many of us state that the youth is our future but few of us actually try and make
this statement come true". "This event gives me the opportunity to actually do
something for our youth", so states Mr. Shumake.

The Robert S. Shumake Foundation provides the scholarships which are administered by
Ms. Tiffany Douglas UNCF Executive Director, Detroit branch. "The UNCF administers
over 500 scholarship programs to UNCF schools and other accredited two and four year
colleges" so states Ms. Douglas.

So come and join The Robert S. Shumake Scholarship Relays Dream Team on Saturday
April 29th @ 8am at the Martin Luther King High School, 3200 East Lafayette Street,
Detroit, MI.

The deadline for team registration, April 20, 2006 is fast approaching. To register
or inquire about sponsorships, please visit the website at www.shumakerelays.com or
call 248-443-0939.
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Web Site = http://www.shumakerelays.com

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