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Ashworth College to participate in Atlanta Breast Cancer Walk

NORCROSS, Georgia – August 22, 2008 – Ashworth College continues its community service endeavors through its support of the 2008 Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk, Saturday, October 25, 2008. The walk kicks off at Atlantic Station at 8:00 a.m.

Between October 19 and October 25, Ashworth will be seeking pledges to support Team Ashworth.

"We're looking forward to participating in this year's walk," said Melissa Maddox, Business Services Manager said. "It's a great opportunity to spend time with co-workers, meet new people, and give back to the community at the same time."

Throughout the year, Ashworth makes a concentrated effort to support worthwhile causes to include the Atlanta Community Food Bank, MADD, the American Red Cross, The Salvation Army, and March of Dimes.

About Making Strides Against Breast Cancer
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer is the American Cancer Society's premier event to raise awareness and funds to fight breast cancer. But it's more than just the name of a walk – it describes the amazing progress we're making together to defeat this disease. Since 1993, 4 million walkers have raised more than $280 million through Making Strides. In 2007 alone, nearly 500,000 walkers across the country collected more than $50 million to help fight breast cancer.

About Ashworth College

Ashworth College, a leader in distance education, offers students worldwide more than 100 career-focused High School, Career School online diploma programs; undergraduate and graduate online certificate programs; and Associate, Bachelor's and Master's online degree programs; that are affordable and fit the busy schedules of working adults. Ashworth also offers specialized programs to corporate partners, active duty military personnel, military spouses, and homeschoolers.

Headquartered in Norcross, GA, Ashworth is accredited by the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC), a division of the US Department of Education. Ashworth High School is also accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) and the Commission on International and Trans-Regional Accreditation (CITA). For more information visit AshworthCollege.edu.

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