Brenau University Amphitheater, Gainesville GA
Saturday, March 8th, 2025
📅 Event Overview
- Event Date: March 8, 2025
- Location: Brenau University Amphitheater, Gainesville, GA
- Purpose: In memory of Wayne Dempsey, benefits the Wayne W. Dempsey Endowed Scholarship Fund
- Scholarship Fund: First funded in 2014 by an anonymous donor
👕 Official T-shirt Information
- Provision: Dempsey Dash T-shirts provided for all pre-registered participants by February 1
- Availability: All other registered participants receive shirts while supplies last
- Certification: Certified race, Certification # is GA24002DJ
🎀 The Bowtie Tradition
- Unique Tokens: Participants receive a bow tie as part of the race package
- Legacy: Medals and shirts feature bow tie-clad figures
- Symbolism: Represents Wayne Dempsey’s personality and fashion sense
- Impact: The bow tie is a meaningful representation of Dr. Dempsey’s legacy
🌟 About Wayne Dempsey
- Role: Executive Vice President/CFO at Brenau University from 2005 to 2013
- Impact: Positively influenced both students and staff
- Dedication: Committed to academic and personal growth of all his students
- Legacy: Scholarship created in his honor continues to aid students
👔 The Bowtie Story
- Fashion Icon: Known for always dressing sharply in suits and ties
- Family Tradition: His sons remember him with fond memories of his style
- Bowtie Journey: Son started wearing bow ties in the late 1980s: Dr. Dempsey followed
- Lasting Memory: Bow ties have become a trademark of his legacy
🔗 Learn More
For more information about the Dempsey Dash, visit the official race page: Dempsey Dash Race Information.
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