JAMESTOWN, N.D. (UJ) – Since March 23, 2019, Will Bernhagen has been walking from his home in Sheridan, Wyo. towards University of Jamestown. Rain or shine, Will is scheduled to arrive at UJ on May 1, 2019. Community members are invited to wear orange, join Will on his walk, and celebrate his 600-mile journey.

Will’s walking schedule for May 1 is as follows:

· 8:15 a.m.: Will begins walking at Mile Marker 251

· 10:45 a.m.: Will pauses at the Jamestown Regional Medical Center, exit 256, for community members to join him on the last leg of his walk

· 12:45 p.m.: Will arrives at the 5th Ave NE entrance to UJ (via Hospital Hill)

· 1 p.m.: Will arrives at Taylor Stadium on UJ’s campus to walk one final mile

Will’s purpose in this walk is to raise $125,000 for the final available Outdoor Shield at the Harold Newman Arena on UJ’s campus.

Those interested in supporting Will by making an online donation can do so at uj.edu/WalkWithWill. Those interested in walking with Will should contact Brett Moser, UJ Director of Alumni Relations, at 701-252-3467 or Brett.Moser@uj.edu for more information. Selfies and group photos can be posted using #WalkWithWill.

Originally from Ellendale, N.D., Will is a dedicated University of Jamestown alumnus who was a four-year letter winner in football at UJ. He currently serves on the UJ Board of Trustees, and his name is on the Will Bernhagen Football Locker Room at UJ. Will is the President of Cen-Dak Leasing of MT, Inc.; Managing Partner at Wyoming Sawmills Industrial Park, LLC; Partner, Belizian real estate developments; and organizer and former Board member of Beartooth Bank.

Will’s fundraising and walk progress can be tracked at uj.edu/WalkWithWill.

Article by Natalie Mckenna