JAMESTOWN, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – Will Bernhagen is walking from his home in Sheridan, Wyo., to the University of Jamestown.

His purpose is to raise funds for the final available Outdoor Shield at the Harold Newman Arena on the University of Jamestown campus. Will’s goal is to raise $125,000.

Originally from Ellendale, ND, 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.

The public is encouraged to follow Will, support him, cheer him on, and join him on his walk. Will began walking on March 23, 2019. His progress can be tracked via map at uj.edu/WalkWithWill. His route is as follows:

· Sheridan, WY
· to Decker, MT
· to Busby, MT
· to Lame Deer, MT
· to Colstrip, MT
· Then 30 miles North to I-94
· I-94 to Jamestown

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 on social media.

Article by Natalie McKenna