Tammy Walker addresses the crowd at a previous Walk for Randy 5K.Tammy Walker addresses the crowd at a previous Walk for Randy 5K.

Third-Annual Walk for Randy Set for July 31

May 18, 2010

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EVANSTON, Ill. -- The Northwestern Wildcats are holding the third-annual Walk for Randy 5K Family Walk at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, July 31 to honor the memory of former NU football coach Randy Walker, who passed away June 29, 2006.

Bring your family and join head Coach Pat Fitzgerald and his family for a fun 5K Family Walk in Evanston. The cost to participate is $25 and includes a t-shirt and a ticket to the Northwestern vs. Purdue football game on October 9.

"We're excited about this year's Walk for Randy as more of our Northwestern football family can participate," Fitzgerald said. "This will be a great way to celebrate Coach Walk's legacy and remember the Walker family, who continue to be a big part of the Northwestern football program."

To register, fill out the form found at the link above with a credit card number or include a check made payable to Northwestern University to the following address: Northwestern Marketing, 1501 Central St., Evanston, IL 60208. To register over the phone, call 847.491.7504. Registration will be accepted on the day of the Walk, but in order to ensure you receive your preferred t-shirt size, please register by Monday, July 19.

Registration and t-shirt pick-up will begin at 8 a.m. on July 31 at the corner of Walker Way (next to the NU Nicolet Football Center and Ryan Field) and Ashland Avenue. Tammy Walker will address the crowd at approximately 9:15 a.m. and will serve as the Grand Marshal.

"The Walk for Randy is such a wonderful and appropriate tribute to my beloved late husband, Coach Randy Walker. This event combines two of his loves -- Northwestern Football and walking for exercise. He, along with his dog Magic, could often be spotted along Sheridan Road, the lakefront and around the stadium in Evanston and Wilmette," Tammy Walker said.

Strollers and dogs are welcome on this 5K Family Walk. For more information, e-mail wildcatmarketing@northwestern.edu.

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