News Staff Report
The Women of Distinction Cancer Awareness Walk is this Saturday, October 13.
Each year, this group hosts and organizes a walk to raise cancer awareness in the community. Dozens of walkers gather at Atmore City Hall and walk en masse to Houston Avery Park on MLK Avenue.
Most walk in honor or in memory of someone who has battled or is battling cancer. Some walk for themselves.
The theme of this year’s walk is Paint the city Pink.
Note the following schedule:
* Registration ($10 per walker) 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
* Opening ceremony 10:30 a.m.
* Walk begins: 11 a.m.
Women of Distinction
Officers and members of Women of Distinction are
* Yolanda Webster, President
* Paula Adams and Celia Betts, Treasurers
* Members: Paula Adams, Stephanie Barnes, Celia Betts, Chasity Brown, Kia Brown, Stephanie Buitron, Rita Bullard, LaTianna McMurray, Joann McCracken, Akia Tarver, Asha Sharp, Fannie Tarver, Yolanda Webster.