Contact: Amanda Nelson

LEXINGTON, Ky. (March 18, 2005) -- University of Kentucky employees and students are joining forces to raise money during the American Diabetes Association’s annual Walk for Diabetes. Registration begins at 7:45 a.m. and the walk begins at 9 a.m. Saturday, June 4, 2005, at Keeneland. The ADA contributes over $1.6 million annually in research funding to UK. Individuals wishing to help raise money for the university’s team may buy/sell merchandise, walk in the event, or sponsor a walker. Contact Lana Gratzer at lcperk2@email.uky.edu or Norene Ward at ntward00@email.uky.edu to participate. Walkers who raise $50 in donations will receive a free T-shirt.