Walkers raise nearly $40,000 for the March of Dimes
About 450 participants walked 20 kilometers through Frederick under gray skies to raise nearly 40 thousand dollars for WalkAmerica. Freeman Hartley chaired the event, noting a 50 percent rise in walkers and pledges up about 310 thousand from 1989. The finish moved to Baker Park with bands and food, while Brent Ayer led at two hours 14 minutes and 6 year old Ross Allen finished in six hours in a wagon.
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March of Dimes WalkAmerica
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Frederick WalkAmerica
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Mr. Hartley
Brent Ayer
Frederick March of Dimes
Ross Allen
Mount Airy
Ride-A-Bike Fundraiser Aids Frederick ARC Riders donate about $10,000 in pledges
About 130 riders joined the Ride-A-Bike event despite weather issues to raise funds for the Frederick County Association for Retarded Citizens. Coordinator Phyllis Rosen noted the money stays locally and highlighted a recent $1,400 donation for a wheelchair lift. Prizes include gift certificates, a bicycle, accessories, and a CD player. Weather impacted plans with cool, windy conditions and mixed forecasts.
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Frederick County Association
Ed Little
Emmitsburg
Ms. Rosen
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