Ashworth College supports local American Cancer Society and Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Oct. 1, 2011 - PRLog -- NORCROSS, Georgia –  “Ashworthy Causes”, Ashworth College’s (http://www.ashworthcollege.edu) community service initiative, has announced plans to support the American Cancer Society and  Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

The Georgia based online school staff will support a team for the 2011 three mile fundraising walk Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk on Saturday, October 29.

“We look forward to participating in this annual event,” said Cerise Lake, Ashworth’s Human Resource Administrator.  “It’s a great opportunity to spend time with co-workers, meet new people, and give back to the community at the same time.”
For those interested in supporting Team Ashworth, donations can be made at http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR/MakingStridesAgainstBreastCancer/MSABCFY12SouthAtlantic?team_id=985786&pg=team&fr_id=36158.

Throughout the year, Ashworth makes a concentrated effort to support a number of worthwhile causes, including Habitat for Humanity, Atlanta Community Food Bank, Mothers Against Drunk Driving, the American Red Cross, The Salvation Army, and March of Dimes.

About Making Strides Against Breast Cancer

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer is the American Cancer Society's premier event to raise awareness and funds to fight breast cancer. In 2010, nearly 600,000 walkers across the country joined the American Cancer Society in a united fight against breast cancer raising more than $60 million.

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About Ashworth College

As leading online school, Ashworth College has built a tradition of excellence spanning 25 years, offering students worldwide more than 115 online college degrees, online certificate programs and online high school diploma options that are affordable and fit the busy schedules of working adults. Ashworth offers military education as well as specialized programs for corporate partners and homeschoolers.

Headquartered in Norcross, GA, Ashworth is accredited by the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC). The Accrediting Commission of the DETC is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency. James Madison High School is further accredited regionally by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS CASI). SACS CASI is an accreditation division of AdvancED. For more information, visit http://www.ashworthcollege.edu.