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UK CCTS Raising Funds for Diabetes Walk

LEXINGTON, Ky. (May 9, 2011) — ADA Bluegrass, the local chapter of the American Diabetes Association is hosting "Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes" on Saturday, June 4, at Keeneland, and the Universtity of Kentucky's Center for Clinical and Translational Science is hosting several fundraising events in support of the UK HealthCare walk team.

From now until May 22, supporters can purchase $1 raffle tickets for a chance to win a wine tasting for 20 at Equus Run Vineyards, an autographed photograph of UK Men's Basketball Coach John Calipari, or the new American Girl doll and book. 

UK HealthCare employees can participate in a dress-down day on May 20 with a $5 donation. See your department manager for details. 

Individuals and teams may sign up now for a "Bowl-A-Thon" on May 22 at Southland Lanes. Cost per bowler is $10. Each bowler will bowl for 1-2 hours, depending on the number of teams signed up. Start time for bowling is 2 pm.

For more information on any of these activities, to sign up, or to purchase raffle tickets, please contact Laura Ashe at (859) 323-2782.