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BAWSI women to compete in Silicon Valley 5K Run/Walk

SAN JOSE, Calif. (Oct. 14, 2005) - Athletes who have trained in two BAY AREA WOMEN'S SPORTS INITIATIVE programs will compete Sunday, Oct. 30 in the 5K Run/Walk of the Metro Silicon Valley Marathon.

The Women Running the Country program, in which college and professional women athletes have mentored the training of more than 400 women, culminates in participation in the 5K Run/Walk.

In addition, girls who have participated in BAWSI's GoGirlGo! teams at Overfelt and Independence high schools and Pomeroy and San Antonio elementary schools will compete in the event. GoGirlGo! is a program created by the Women's Sports Foundation and implemented in the Bay Area by women college athletes working with girls who do not participate in sports because of economics, health, lack of motivation, encouragement or opportunity.

All participants will walk or run alongside Bay Area women athletes and sports figures such as karate athlete Mary Crawford, San Jose State women's basketball coach Janice Richard, track coach Sandy Sanchez and wheelchair tennis star Sharon Clark Kelleher. The 5K Run/Walk benefits the Silicon Valley Children's Hospital Foundation.

BAWSI is a non-profit public benefit corporation that utilizes the talent and experience of Bay Area women athletes in improving the lives of children and women. Visit our website at www.bawsi.org.

CONTACT: Jody Meacham
BAY AREA WOMEN'S SPORTS INITIATIVE
408.833.5936     jody@bawsi.org