Mary Margaret

Lehman of Peachtree City wants to do her part for breast cancer research.

So in October,

she'll join several other Fayette residents and nearly 3,000 others walking

60 miles in three days in October as part of the Avon Breast Cancer 3-Day

fund-raiser in Atlanta.

Lehman, 31,

decided to participate in the event although she doesn't know anyone suffering

from breast cancer.

"I think

it's a very good cause," Lehman said.

She hopes to

raise $2,500 by the early September deadline. A recent wine-tasting event

she held raised $625, she said.

Lehman is also

working her way into long-distance walking shape. She and several other

local women meet every Saturday and Sunday to train for the 60-mile walk.

They're up to 14 miles a day so far, Lehman reported.

In addition

to seeking contributions from family and friends in a letter-writing campaign,

Lehman is appealing to the public to help also. Anyone interested in making

contributions to her effort may contact her via e-mail at [email protected].

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