Dear MARMAMM Community, Save the Manatee Club is proud to announce the Lesley Argiri and Brian McDonald 5K Scholarship Fund, an initiative supporting graduate students pursuing a degree in Marine Biology, Aquatic Biology, or related field at an accredited institution. This scholarship aims to promote excellence in marine and aquatic biology research, contribute to the conservation and sustainability of aquatic ecosystems, and honor the contributions of Lesley Argiri and Brian McDonald, a dedicated husband-and-wife duo and educators. They launched the Michigan Save the Manatee 5K in 2003, which has since raised $414.8K in lifetime giving through race registrations, manatee adoptions, and donations. Scholarship recipients will receive financial assistance to further their studies and contribute to critical conservation efforts. We are currently accepting applications for the upcoming academic year. Learn more about the scholarship, its eligibility requirements, and application details here: https://savethemanatee.org/lesley-argiri-and-brian-mcdonald-5k-scholarship-f... We would appreciate your help in spreading the word to potential applicants and others in the marine science and conservation community. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have questions or need further information by email to scholarships@savethemanatee.org<mailto:scholarships@savethemanatee.org>. Thank you for your support in honoring Lesley and Brian’s legacy! For the manatees, Stephanie Stephanie Cohen Public Relations Specialist Save the Manatee Club Phone: 407-539-0990 Email: education@savethemanatee.org www.savethemanatee.org<http://www.savethemanatee.org/>