Walk to promote awareness of the visually impaired

On Saturday, October 15, 2005, The Iris Network will host a White Cane Awareness Walk in celebration of its 100th Anniversary. Where: Portland – All starting and end points are at Deering Oaks Park, Park Avenue Time: Registration 12:30 PM Walk 1:00 p.m. Why: The purpose of the walk is to promote awareness of people who are visually impaired or blind, to increase public awareness of Maine’s White Cane traffic law, and to raise funds to support needed services to people in Maine who are visually impaired or blind.

Help support a great cause! Walk with friends, family and co-workers! Choose one of ten 10K routes to commemorate the Iris Network’s 100th Anniversary. Gather pledges, win prizes and help make a difference in the lives of individuals who are visually impaired. Walkers who raise a minimum of $25 in pledges will get a “100 Years, 100K” Walk T-shirt.

For further information on registration and route details visit our website at www.theiris.org or call The Iris Network at 774-6273. The Iris Network is a statewide not-for-profit organization of professionals working to bring genuine independence and unlimited promise to the lives of individuals who are experiencing functional visual difficulties.