UpDate - Vol. 12, No. 26, Page 9
April 8, 1993
WalkAmerica to step off April 25
The University is the beginning and ending site for the 1993 New
Castle County March of Dimes WalkAmerica, Walk for Healthier Babies, which
is scheduled for Sunday, April 25.
Registration will be at 8 a.m. at the Delaware Stadium complex,
followed by the walk at 9 a.m.
President David P. Roselle is honorary chairperson of the walk.
Participants in WalkAmerica '93 can walk along a 15K (9 mile) course
through Newark, or opt for one of the shorter legs of 1, 3 or 6 miles.
Shuttle buses will drive along the course to pick up the fatigued.
Businesses, churches and civic groups will provide drinks along the route,
and refreshments will be available at the end of the walk.
Members of the campus community are encouraged to participate and
represent the University.
Employees and students are invited to form teams.
A team consists of five or more walkers, and any pledges collected by
campus teams would be credited to a University contribution.
For the walk, Employee Services at 831-6651 will work with interested
units to assist with team organization. Student Life at 831-2707 is working
with student groups.
Team registration kits also are available directly from the March of
Dimes at 737-1310.
-Elisabeth Clarke