Unfortunately, due to situations that were completely out of the participates hands the walk was cancelled this year. Feel free to thank Senator LeAnna Washington *sarcasm*
http://www.senatorwashington.com/
It saddens me that it will not happen this year, it would have been the 7th year. I personally found out way too late to even try to get permits etc. Like I said in my letters and email to the Mayor and other State Representatives "this Cause and Walk was and is bigger than Mrs.Washington.
However, I was invited to attend the IPLEDGE Campaign on Friday October 3rd at Love Park @ 12PM Sharp.
Bring your used cell phones! iPledge Sponsor Verizon Wireless will be collecting used cell phones at the press conference through its HopeLine Program, which refurbishes phones for survivors of domestic violence.
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In Memory Of "Victoria Chandler" or maybe even your love one, every bit will help.
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