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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

Headquartered in Norcross, GA, Ashworth College, a leading online school, has built a tradition of excellence spanning 25 years, offering students worldwide more than 115 online college degrees, online certificate programs and online high school diploma options that are affordable and fit the busy schedules of working adults. Ashworth is accredited by the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC). The Accrediting Commission of the DETC is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency. For more information, visit http://www.ashworthcollege.edu.

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