Contact:
Sarah Miesle
Director of Sports Information
Saint Mary’s College
Notre Dame, Ind. 46556
(574-284-5290
October 9, 2008 (Notre Dame, Ind.)–The Saint Mary’s College Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) in conjunction with the Athletic Department will be hosting its annual Halloween Party on Sunday, October 12 for children and families of Logan Center in South Bend. Logan Center offers programs and services to children and adults with developmental disabilities. The party, which runs from 1-3 p.m. in the College's Angela Athletic Facility, will offer an array of activities for everyone in attendance.
"We love hosting this Halloween party for families from the Logan Center,” commented SAAC advisor and head softball coach Erin Sullivan. “The children truly inspire our athletes and we hope to continue this tradition for years to come."
Various Saint Mary's varsity athletic teams will be hosting the families while providing crafts, games, snacks, and entertainment for all. Each year, the party brings out approximately 60 children and their families. The media is invited to cover this event, which offers great interview, video and photo opportunities. For a map of the College campus, click here.
About Saint Mary’s College: Saint Mary’s College, Notre Dame, Ind., is a four-year, Catholic, women’s institution offering five bachelor’s degrees and more than 30 major areas of study. The College has six nationally accredited academic programs: social work, art, music, teacher education, chemistry and nursing. Saint Mary's College ranks among the nation's top liberal arts colleges in U.S. News & World Report's 2009 annual survey. Founded in 1844, Saint Mary’s is a pioneer in the education of women, and is sponsored by the Sisters of the Holy Cross.
