DATE: September 18, 2006

MEDIA CONTACT: Melanie McDonald, director of media relations
PHONE: 574-284-4579
E-MAIL: mmcdonal@saintmarys.edu

Breast Cancer Benefit at Saint Mary’s College

NOTRE DAME, Ind.—The Saint Mary’s College Department of Athletics invites members of the Michiana community to help raise money for breast cancer research while raising their heart rates. The Oktoberfest run/walk fundraiser takes place on Sunday, Oct. 1 at 2 p.m.

The 5K run and 3K walk begin in front of the Angela Athletic facility on campus. Registration is necessary, and a form can be found at www.saintmarys.edu/~athletic. Participants can also register on campus the day of the event beginning at 1 p.m. or by contacting Erin Sullivan at 284-4910. Top performers in both the run and the walk will receive t-shirts, and prizes will be raffled after the event.

Registration is necessary, and donations will be accepted. All proceeds go to the local Young Survivors cancer support group.

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