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Tired of State Budget Cuts? Walk for Education!

American Swim Academy to hold third annual Walk for Education fundraiser on Oct. 1.

Here is an announcement provided by the American Swim Academy and :

The American Swim Academy is hosting the 3rd Annual Walk for Education to benefit the Livermore Valley Education Foundation (LVEF). The walk takes place at the football track in Livermore on Saturday, Oct. 1 from 9 a.m. until 12 noon. 

The Livermore community, as well as students, friends and families from every Livermore Valley school, is invited to participate in the walk to raise funds and awareness for the Livermore Valley Education Foundation.

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“Our students are so full of promise and so deserving of the best we have to offer as we do everything we can to ensure they received a top-notch, 21st century education,” said Kelly Bowers, Livermore Valley Superintendent of Schools. “Thanks to the generous support of the Livermore community and the hard work and commitment of volunteers via the Livermore Valley Education Foundation, even in the midst of a major economic crisis and financial downturn, our 13,000 plus K-12 students are not being short-changed.”

Registration is open to the public by downloading a registration form at www.americanswimacademy.com/LVEF.  The entry fee is just $5 and each registered participant will receive a t-shirt and refreshments. There will also be a Family Fun Festival during the walk with live entertainment, DJ music, family friendly booths and more. 

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“The event will be fun for the entire family and a great way for the community to show support for the schools, said Andrew Pretari, Director of the American Swim Academy in Livermore. “We are hoping this walk is a step in the right direction toward a brighter future for our children,” he added.

The LVEF is dedicated to restoring and enhancing academic and extracurricular programs within the Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District. LVEF works with teachers, students and parents to determine where funding is most needed and then oversees the distribution on a district wide basis. The majority of funding for LVEF comes through fundraisers and community support. 

“Community partnerships with the Livermore Valley Education Foundation demonstrate strong local support, inspiring more people to donate which helps our youth get the education they deserve,” said Victoria Schellenberger, President of the LVEF. “Completing the circle are the kids who come back to Livermore after college, getting jobs, raising families, and supporting local businesses. Working as a team increases our success in these difficult financial times,” she added. 

For more information about the 2011 Walk for Education, please visit www.americanswimacademy.com/LVEF or contact Jennifer Lee at 925-833-7946 x105.


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