Cheer on Cook’s run for community college students
By Terry Murry on Saturday, June 21st, 2025 in Columbia Basin News More Top Stories
PENDLETON – Blue Mountain Community College is the second stop on an 800-mile run by Clackamas Community College President Tim Cook. He is raising funds to support students at specific community colleges. His Run for Oregon Community College Students! leaves for Bend from the Blue Mountain Equine Center Monday at 8:30 a.m.
Anyone who wants to join on foot or by bicycle for part of the route is welcome. His Pendleton route will be from the center to the base of the BMCC hill. Cook began his run at Treasure Valley Community College in Ontario.
“This is more than a run, it’s a movement,” BMCC President Mark Browning said. “Oregon’s community colleges are lifelines for students and families across the state.”
How to Get Involved:
Attend the Send-Off:
Be at the Blue Mountain Equine Center by 8:30 AM on Monday, June 23 to cheer on Cook and join the celebration.
Join the Run, Walk, or Ride:
All are welcome to join Cook as he heads out—but please complete this quick form to participate: https://forms.office.com/r/0fffQEumyQ
Support BMCC students with a donation:
Funds raised at this stop go directly to BMCC students. Donate here:
https://www.givecampus.com/campaigns/55950/donations/new?tc=39959
To learn more about the ROCCS! initiative and follow the full tour, visit:https://www.clackamas.edu/landing-pages/run-for-oregon-community-college-students-(roccs!)
