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Motorcyclists Help Walton EMC Roll Toward a Cure for Cancer

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October 3, 2005

Contact Greg Brooks, 770/266-2307, or Katie Woodall, 770/266-2572

Walton EMC Line Technician Dustin Richardson and Kara Spence joined hundreds of motorcyclists in rolling toward a cure for cancer at Walton EMC's Power of Hope Ride to benefit the American Cancer Society Relay for Life.

MONROE, Ga. – With the help of 268 motorcyclists, Walton Electric Membership Corporation raised $6,000 for the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life at the 3 rd annual Power of Hope Ride.

Cyclists from North and Central Georgia and North Carolina rolled in to Walton EMC's Monroe headquarters on September 24 to show their support for cancer research. The ride, started in 2003, wound through 73 miles of surrounding Georgia Piedmont. Motorcyclists enjoyed a barbecue lunch, many door prizes and music by the Barking Charley band.

“This marked the second ride my wife and I participated in and it once again was outstanding,” said Joe Wozniak of Loganville. “Every year the biker communities come out and donate their time, gas and money to a great cause.”

Olivia Emerick, a five-year old cancer survivor, was to serve as this year's Honorary Road Captain. She is recovering from a recent hospital stay with pneumonia. Walton EMC also recognized Zach Chandler of Good Hope for creating the winning design for the Power of Hope Ride T-Shirt design contest.

“You can always count on the motorcycle community for support,” said Boots Hendricks, team captain for Walton EMC's Relay for Life team. “We appreciate them coming out and helping us raise money toward finding a cure for cancer.”

Cycle World of Athens partnered with Walton EMC in presenting and promoting the Power of Hope Ride. View photos from the ride at www.waltonemc.com.

Walton EMC is a customer-owned electric cooperative, serving 110,000 accounts in 10 Northeast Georgia counties. Its subsidiary, Walton EMC Natural Gas, serves customers statewide.

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