The organizers

of the 2nd Annual Memory Walk want to spread the word that, while they

are on track in their fund raising efforts, spots are still available

for those wishing to walk this Saturday.

More than 400

had pre-registered as of Friday and registrations were continuing to come

in via fax and mail throughout the weekend. The official deadline for

the walk is tomorrow.

Funds raised

from the Memory Walk will benefit the Alzheimer's Association. Money will

be used for research, counseling, financial assistance, support groups

and educational programs fro those coping with the disease.

The "Walk"

is much more than a walk - it is also fun. The Peachtree City Running

Club will host a run beginning at 9:15 a.m. for those who prefer a faster

pace. The Peachtree City Jazz Edition will entertain the crowds and, according

to Fayette County Co-chair Iola Snow, "We are hoping to have a barber

shop quartet" to serenade walkers and runners. Uncle Rich from Mix

Radio will add his own touch of fun as the emcee for the event.

Once again,

instructors from Gold's Gym will hold a short warm up for walkers to help

them limber up and get prepared for the scenic walk through Peachtree

City. The Peachtree City Kiwanis will also help out for the second year,

providing hot dogs and chips after the walk. Additionally, coffee, juice,

water, bananas and granola bars will also be served.

Walkers raising

$50 or more will receive a t-shirt. Additionally, other prizes donated

Italian Restaurant, Pascal's Bistro, Village Café, Yankee Candle,

Gold's Gym and Publix are just a few who have provided prizes.

Iola Snow and

Former Peachtree City Mayor Fred Brown are co-chairs for Fayette County,

Dr. Paul Colon is chair for Clayton County and Jerald Connally and Gina

Weathersby are co-chairs for Coweta County. Many others in the three-county

area have spent countless hours to make the walk a success.

Geri Cowen

is in charge of the food committee, Lyn Amos and Tony Armstrong have spearheaded

the efforts to attract the many walkers and teams, Melissa McKinnon is

chairing the awards committee. Denise Buchanan has worked to coordinate

the numerous events to build enthusiasm for the event and Don Ethier is

serving as the logistics chair. Rich and Dede Gauthier were responsible

for public relations, Beckie Hughes and Nancy Neff are serving as registration

chairs and Bob Neff is in charge of record keeping.

Congressman

Mac Collins and his wife Julie and County Commission Chair Greg Dunn are

currently planning to walk Saturday. Other elected officials have also

been invited to walk but have not yet committed.

Numerous sponsors

have signed on to help the organizers reach their goal of $125,000. Coweta

EMC Operation Roundup, Talbot Bank, Print Graphics, Gold's Gyms of Fayette

County, the Rotary Club of Peachtree City, Melwood Spring Water, Village

Pharmacy, Coweta-Fayette EMC, Leslee Mitchell, Joel and Geri Cowan, Floy

Farr, Ralph and Brownie Jones, Governor's Glen, Dogwood Forest, Ashley

Glen, the Wyndham Peachtree Conference Center and Peachtree National Bank

have all contributed.

Walkers living

in Peachtree City are being encouraged to drive their golf carts to the

event if possible due to parking limitations. The event walk will be held

at the Frederick Brown Jr. Amphitheater in Peachtree City.

Registration

will begin at 8 a.m. There will be a separate table for those who have

pre-registered to decrease registration time. For information, Fred Brown,

770-487-8397 or Iola Snow, 770-486-6991.

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