NewsApril 18, 2010
On April 8, 2010, the Student Athletic Trainers Association (SATA) put on their first "Almost Naked Mile." Participants donated the clothes off their backs and other excess clothing to charity before taking a mile-long run through the Southeast Missouri State University campus in Cape Girardeau. The group raised around $500 and collected 15-20 boxes of clothing, which will benefit Goodwill and the Women's Safe House in Cape Girardeau.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com

Runners head up North Henderson Avenue away from Houck Field House during the first Almost Naked Mile put on by the Student Athletic Trainers Association on the campus of Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau, Mo., on Thursday, April 8, 2010.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com Runners head up North Henderson Avenue away from Houck Field House during the first Almost Naked Mile put on by the Student Athletic Trainers Association on the campus of Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau, Mo., on Thursday, April 8, 2010.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com

Eric Kastrup marks the start of the race during the first Almost Naked Mile put on by the Student Athletic Trainers Association on the campus of Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau, Mo., on Thursday, April 8, 2010.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com Eric Kastrup marks the start of the race during the first Almost Naked Mile put on by the Student Athletic Trainers Association on the campus of Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau, Mo., on Thursday, April 8, 2010.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com

Prizes were given for the Best Greek Participation and the Best Undressed outfit during the first Almost Naked Mile put on by the Student Athletic Trainers Association on the campus of Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau, Mo., on Thursday, April 8, 2010.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com Prizes were given for the Best Greek Participation and the Best Undressed outfit during the first Almost Naked Mile put on by the Student Athletic Trainers Association on the campus of Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau, Mo., on Thursday, April 8, 2010.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com

John Kautzner approaches the finish line outside the Show Me Center during the first Almost Naked Mile put on by the Student Athletic Trainers Association on the campus of Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau, Mo., on Thursday, April 8, 2010.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com John Kautzner approaches the finish line outside the Show Me Center during the first Almost Naked Mile put on by the Student Athletic Trainers Association on the campus of Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau, Mo., on Thursday, April 8, 2010.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com

Runners come down New Madrid Street toward the Show Me Center during the first Almost Naked Mile put on by the Student Athletic Trainers Association on the campus of Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau, Mo., on Thursday, April 8, 2010.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com Runners come down New Madrid Street toward the Show Me Center during the first Almost Naked Mile put on by the Student Athletic Trainers Association on the campus of Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau, Mo., on Thursday, April 8, 2010.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com

Runners are congratulated on reaching the finish line outside the Show Me Center during the first Almost Naked Mile put on by the Student Athletic Trainers Association on the campus of Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau, Mo., on Thursday, April 8, 2010.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com Runners are congratulated on reaching the finish line outside the Show Me Center during the first Almost Naked Mile put on by the Student Athletic Trainers Association on the campus of Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau, Mo., on Thursday, April 8, 2010.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com

The finish line welcomes runners outside the Show Me Center during the first Almost Naked Mile put on by the Student Athletic Trainers Association on the campus of Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau, Mo., on Thursday, April 8, 2010.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com The finish line welcomes runners outside the Show Me Center during the first Almost Naked Mile put on by the Student Athletic Trainers Association on the campus of Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau, Mo., on Thursday, April 8, 2010.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com

Participants of the first Almost Naked Mile put on by the Student Athletic Trainers Association pose for a photo on Thursday, April 8, 2010.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com Participants of the first Almost Naked Mile put on by the Student Athletic Trainers Association pose for a photo on Thursday, April 8, 2010.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com

Michael Branum registers with Danielle Schmidt prior to the start of the first Almost Naked Mile put on by the Student Athletic Trainers Association on the campus of Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau, Mo., on Thursday, April 8, 2010.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com Michael Branum registers with Danielle Schmidt prior to the start of the first Almost Naked Mile put on by the Student Athletic Trainers Association on the campus of Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau, Mo., on Thursday, April 8, 2010.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com

Samantha Keeler, left, helps Katie Herring unload the clothes she is donating during the first Almost Naked Mile put on by the Student Athletic Trainers Association on the campus of Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau, Mo., on Thursday, April 8, 2010.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com Samantha Keeler, left, helps Katie Herring unload the clothes she is donating during the first Almost Naked Mile put on by the Student Athletic Trainers Association on the campus of Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau, Mo., on Thursday, April 8, 2010.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com

Participants undress before the first Almost Naked Mile put on by the Student Athletic Trainers Association on the campus of Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau, Mo., on Thursday, April 8, 2010.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com Participants undress before the first Almost Naked Mile put on by the Student Athletic Trainers Association on the campus of Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau, Mo., on Thursday, April 8, 2010.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com

Michael Branum, left, and Jarrod Goodhue undress before participating in the first Almost Naked Mile put on by the Student Athletic Trainers Association on the campus of Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau, Mo., on Thursday, April 8, 2010. Branum decided to wear a green costume from the show Always Sunny in Philadelphia during the run.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com Michael Branum, left, and Jarrod Goodhue undress before participating in the first Almost Naked Mile put on by the Student Athletic Trainers Association on the campus of Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau, Mo., on Thursday, April 8, 2010. Branum decided to wear a green costume from the show Always Sunny in Philadelphia during the run.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com

Runners do some stretching prior to the start of the first Almost Naked Mile put on by the Student Athletic Trainers Association on the campus of Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau, Mo., on Thursday, April 8, 2010.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com Runners do some stretching prior to the start of the first Almost Naked Mile put on by the Student Athletic Trainers Association on the campus of Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau, Mo., on Thursday, April 8, 2010.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com

Event organizer Katie Leible gives participants some directions before the start of the first Almost Naked Mile put on by the Student Athletic Trainers Association on the campus of Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau, Mo., on Thursday, April 8, 2010.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com Event organizer Katie Leible gives participants some directions before the start of the first Almost Naked Mile put on by the Student Athletic Trainers Association on the campus of Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau, Mo., on Thursday, April 8, 2010.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com

Joe Hartz stretches prior to participating in the first Almost Naked Mile put on by the Student Athletic Trainers Association on the campus of Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau, Mo., on Thursday, April 8, 2010.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com Joe Hartz stretches prior to participating in the first Almost Naked Mile put on by the Student Athletic Trainers Association on the campus of Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau, Mo., on Thursday, April 8, 2010.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com

Between fifteen and twenty boxes of clothes were collected and donated to charity during the first Almost Naked Mile put on by the Student Athletic Trainers Association on the campus of Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau, Mo., on Thursday, April 8, 2010.
KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com Between fifteen and twenty boxes of clothes were collected and donated to charity during the first Almost Naked Mile put on by the Student Athletic Trainers Association on the campus of Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau, Mo., on Thursday, April 8, 2010.
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On April 8, 2010, the Student Athletic Trainers Association (SATA) put on their first "Almost Naked Mile." Participants donated the clothes off their backs and other excess clothing to charity before taking a mile-long run through the Southeast Missouri State University campus in Cape Girardeau. The group raised around $500 and collected 15-20 boxes of clothing, which will benefit Goodwill and the Women's Safe House in Cape Girardeau.

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