Everyone Wins as Supporters of UNCF Walk for Education on May 21st Raising Funds for Scholarships
Online, May 18, 2011 (Newswire.com) - UNCF (the United Negro College Fund) is hosting its 29th annual Los Angeles Walk for Education. UNCF is the nation's largest and most effective minority education organization. Community members and friends of UNCF are invited to participate in helping youth get the education they need. Annual participants include community members, corporate teams, sororities, fraternities, church groups and many more. The annual UNCF Los Angeles walk-a-thon and the money raised supports 60,000 students who attend more than 900 colleges and universities nationwide, 39 of which are historically black colleges and are member institutions of UNCF.
WHEN:
Saturday, May 21, 2011
Registration begins at 7:00 a.m.
8:00am - 8:30am Opening ceremonies
8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Walk begins
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Post Walk Festivities & Entertainment
WHERE:
Exposition Park
700 Exposition Park Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90037
-The Walk's stage, sponsor booths and food area are all located together in the park, at the corner of Menlo Avenue and North Coliseum Drive
-Parking is $10.00
VISUALS:
-Actress T'Keyah Crystal Keymáh (That's So Raven/In Living Color/Cosby) serving as Mistress of Ceremonies
-Remarks by Curtis Silvers, UNCF Area Director
-Walkers called to the starting point (approximately 8:30 a.m.)
-Kids play area with clowns and face painting
-Fraternity and Sorority step show exhibition
REGISTER:
To form a team, join an existing team, or register as an individual, visit http://give.uncf.org/LAWALK or call (213) 639-3800.
Registration is open until the day of the event.
LOCAL MEDIA
CONTACT:
Sandra Bernardo
Steering Committee Volunteer, UNCF Walk for Education
(949) 485-5236
sbernardo@bernardopr.com
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