FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE	CONTACT:  DORINDA CARTER
May 19, 2008	615-741-1000, EXT. 8144 (OFFICE)
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RIVERBEND INMATES HOST ASTHMA WALK

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -The first of its kind fundraiser to benefit the American Lung Association will be held this week at the Riverbend Maximum Security Institution. Inmates from housing unit 6 have organized to host their own "Asthma Walk" to raise money for research and awareness.

So far, over 50 inmates have signed up to participate in a walk on the compound track on Friday, May 23rd. "When the inmates learned that a similar event was being held at the Nashville Zoo recently, they wanted to get involved in their own way," said Warden Ricky Bell. "So far they've donated over $150.00 to the cause."

A check from the inmates will be presented to the American Lung Association at the start of the event. The media is invited to attend.

WHAT:	Riverbend Asthma Walk
WHEN:	Friday, May 23, 2008, 2:30 p.m.
WHERE:	Riverbend Maximum Security Institution 7475 Cockrill Bend Boulevard Nashville, Tennessee 37243

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