Date: May 8, 2008

Contact: Valerie Colvin - (301) 997-1300 ext. 804

Walden/Sierra to hold 5k run and fun walk!

Greenwell State Park

June 14, 2008

St. Mary’s County, Maryland – Walden/Sierra will hold a timed cross-country 5k run and fun walk on Saturday, June 14, at 9 a.m., rain or shine, at Greenwell State Park in Hollywood. Dogs on a leash and strollers are welcome.

Proceeds of this event will benefit programs of Walden/Sierra, including domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse services and a continuum of substance abuse treatment. Walden/Sierra is a nonprofit organization that has been serving the Southern Maryland community since 1973, and its mission is to provide help and hope to courageous individuals healing from trauma and addiction.

Pre-registration entry fee is $20, and race-day registration is $25. Pre-registration discounts are available for military, groups of 10 or more and children 13 and under. For more information, call Valerie Colvin at 301-997-1300 ext. 804 or visit www.waldensierra.org.

The event is supported by the Chesapeake Bay Running Club and sponsored by Compass Pointe, LLC, Maryland Bank & Trust Company, N.A., Pierce Financial Group, CSC, Reilly Benefits, W.M. Davis Inc. General Contractors, Chesapeake Wholesale, Cedar Point Federal Credit Union, Dyson’s Building Center, Eagle Systems, Guy Distributing Company, RED-INC and SMECO.

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