OAKLAND, June 24, 2003 (PRIMEZONE) -- MEDIA ADVISORY -- The Bay Area Chapter of The ALS Association will join chapters around the nation as we "Walk to d'Feet ALS". Learn from an ALS family why this walk is important to them. 800 local walkers are expected. People are walking in memory of persons who have lost their battle and those who are currently facing the day-to-day challenges of living with ALS.
WHAT: The "Walk to d'Feet ALS" is a 3-mile walk to raise funds
and public awareness. The event is made possible by the
courageous efforts of families touched by this tragic
disease. Families form a Team of Walkers. Walkers raise
sponsorship dollars. Honorary Chairs for the event are Al
Hart of KCBS Radio and Dave Casper, Pro Football Hall of
Famer.
WHERE: Lake Merritt, Oakland, Start at The Bandstand
WHEN: Sunday, June 29, 2003
Registration: 10:00 am
Walk: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
BBQ - 12:00 pm
WHY: The Walk to d'Feet ALS is a National event sponsored by The
ALS Association to promote public awareness about ALS and
raise funds for ALS research and local patient and family
service programs.
In 2002, the Walk's third year, over 36 Chapters sponsored
84 Walks to d'Feet ALS. Most people walked in honor or
memory of someone who has been stricken with ALS. Walkers
raised over $6.1 million.
COST: $25 Donation
CONTACT: For more information please contact Jennifer Blanchet at
415/392-2572. You may also obtain more information and
register online -- visit our website at
www.alsabayarea.org.