Memphis, Tenn. -On Saturday, October 31, beginning at 7 a.m., Bellevue Middle School will host their very popular annual 5K Walk/Run to honor the memory of Mrs. Margie Dowell, a beloved Bellevue teacher who passed away in December of 2007. Walk/Run proceeds will be used to provide scholarship assistance to Bellevue students.

The second annual 5K Walk/Run provides funding to honor a student who demonstrates outstanding leadership and community involvement through participation in nonprofit organizations. The Margie Dowell Service and Leadership Award was created in honor of Mrs. Margie Dowell, who was Bellevue's school trip coordinator, Kids Kan organizer, coronation coordinator, Student Council sponsor, after-school enrichment tutor, community service leader, and much more.

Bellevue Middle School is located at 575 S. Bellevue.