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Walt Kyle Mile Cancer Walk held in Marquette

The third annual River Valley Bank – Walt Kyle Mile Cancer Walk will take place Saturday, Aug. 28 at 9 a.m. from the bank’s 1140 W. Washington Street office.  Registration begins at 8 a.m. The group will start at the bank and follow Washington St. down to the lake and back. The distance is approximately three miles.

Participants 16-years-old and under who donate $10 or more will receive the official Walt Kyle Mile t-shirt. Adults who donate $20 or more will receive the official t-shirt.  Kyle will be walking with the participants as they will get a chance to meet and greet him for an autograph session after the walk. Subway sandwiches will also be served after the walk.

All donations will benefit cancer patients staying at the Beacon House during their treatments. Contact Jamie Tomczyk to preregister at 906-226-0300 or by e-mail   ([email protected]).

––NMU Sports Information

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