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ATLANTA, October 2, 2001 - Recognizing October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Morehouse College will conduct a 2nd Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Walk. The walk is spearheaded by Morehouse employees - Mary Peaks, Chandra Price and Sandra Walker - who are breast cancer survivors.

Last year's walk attracted more than 100 participants who raised $10,000 that was donated to the American Cancer Society on behalf of the College.

All proceeds will be donated to the American Cancer Society - Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. The College is selling mugs, key chains and beautiful maroon pens, with the words "Morehouse College - Breast Cancer Walk." The commemorative gifts, which range from $15-$20, are available for sale until October 31, from Sandra Walker.

The American Cancer Society estimates that 192,000 women and 1,500 men will be diagnosed with new cases of invasive breast cancer in the United States in 2001.

WHEN: 8:00 a.m. Saturday, October 6, 2001

WHERE: The 2K walk will begin and end at the M. L. King, Jr., International Chapel, 830 Westview Dr. SW, Atlanta, Ga. 30314

REGISTRATION: $20.00 (Includes free T-shirt) - Participants can register the day of the walk.

All proceeds will be donated to the American Cancer Society - Making Strides Against Breast Cancer.

CONTACT: For information about the walk and memorabilia, call Sandra Walker at (404) 215-2675.

Ranked the number one college in the nation for educating African-American students by Black Enterprise magazine, Morehouse College is the nation's largest, most comprehensive liberal arts college for men. Founded in 1867, the College enrolls approximately 3,000 students and confers bachelor's degrees on more African-American men than any other institution in the nation. In addition to offering 36 majors in humanities, natural and social sciences, Morehouse provides a number of programs and activities to enhance its challenging liberal arts curriculum, including the Leadership Center at Morehouse College, the Morehouse Research Institute, and the Andrew Young Center for International Affairs.

Prominent alumni include Martin Luther King Jr., Nobel Peace Prize laureate and civil rights leader; Dr. David Satcher, U.S. Surgeon General; Sheldon "Spike" Lee, filmmaker and president of 40 Acres & A Mule Productions; Maynard H. Jackson, president of Jackson Securities and the first African-American mayor of Atlanta; Nima A. Warfield, the first African-American Rhodes Scholar from an historically black college or university; and Samuel L. Jackson, Academy Award nominee. Prominent alumni include Martin Luther King Jr., Nobel Peace Prize laureate and civil rights leader; Dr. David Satcher, U.S. Surgeon General; Sheldon "Spike" Lee, filmmaker and president of 40 Acres & A Mule Productions; Maynard H. Jackson, president of Jackson Securities and the first African-American mayor of Atlanta; Nima A. Warfield, the first African-American Rhodes Scholar from an historically black college or university; and Samuel L. Jackson, Academy Award nominee.

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Media Contact:
Toni Mosley
(404) 215-2680
tmosley@morehouse.edu