5th Annual Drake Walk--Presented by DataScan

Saturday, May 3rd marks the fifth annual Drake Walk to benefit local non-profit organization The Drake House. DataScan is the presenting sponsor for the event. 

The Drake Walk 1 mile and 5k routes go through beautiful historic downtown Roswell. Check-in is from 10:00am until 10:30am and the walk ends at 1:00pm. Start and end are at Roswell United Methodist Church at the corner of Mimosa Blvd. and Magnolia St. Entry cost for individuals is $15; families pay $30 and groups of 10 or more pay $10 each. There will be lots of fun for the whole family at the finish line festival, including entertainment, food, music, and raffles. To register, please visit www.thedrakewalk.org. Registration will also be available the day of the event.

The Drake House offers short-term crisis housing, assessment, support, and empowerment to homeless mothers and their children in North Fulton. Funds raised from the Drake Walk will help maintain 16 furnished apartments and provide life skills classes on job readiness and personal finances with the end goal of sustainability for these families. For more information, visitwww.thedrakehouse.org or call Karen Pye at 770-587-4712 x 307.