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Ashworth College supports Children's Miracle Network walk
NORCROSS, Georgia – June 1, 2010 – “Ashworthy Causes”, Ashworth College’s (http://www.ashworthcollege.edu) on-going community outreach program, has kicked off its latest fundraising initiative, “A Walk in the Park” to support Cure Kids Cancer and Children’s Miracle Network Hospital.
From now until the June 13 event, the Georgia-based online college administration and staff will enlist sponsors with total proceeds contributing to the school’s overall monetary team goal. The walk will take place at Six Flags Over Georgia.
“We’re looking forward to participating in this year’s walk,” said Jeannie Brady, Ashworth Director of Human Resources. “The impact of cancer in children has particular relevance to one of our staff members and the Ashworth team will be dedicating their efforts to the memory of his daughter.”
Brady also mentioned that these service events are always a great opportunity to spend time with co-workers, meet new people, and give back to the community at the same time.
Known as a leading provider of nationally accredited online education programs, Ashworth College prides itself in its community outreach endeavors and regularly supports several organizations to include Mothers Against Drunk Driving, the Atlanta Community Food Bank, Habitat for Humanity, the American Cancer Society, The Salvation Army and March of Dimes.
About A Walk in the Park
A Walk in the Park - Celebration of Courage celebrates the true champions in the fight against cancer and blood disorders--our community's children. Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Six Flags Friends and Cure Kids Cancer have joined to present this event, which will raise public awareness and funding for the research and treatment of childhood cancer and blood disorders.
About Ashworth College
As leading online school, Ashworth College 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 offers military education as well as specialized programs for corporate partners and homeschoolers.
Headquartered in Peachtree Corners, GA, 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. James Madison High School is further accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS CASI). For more information, visit http://www.ashworthcollege.edu/.
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Ashworth College
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