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Turning Point-Tara Grant Walk/Run

FOX2 ANCHOR, ANQUNETTE JAMISON, TO EMCEE

 TURNING POINT-TARA GRANT WALK/RUN

 

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August 20, 2012 – Mt. Clemens, MI – Turning Point Inc., Macomb County's only domestic violence and sexual abuse shelter, announced that Anqunette Jamison, FOX2 Morning News news anchor, will emcee the Turning Point Tara Grant Walk/Run Saturday, September 29 in downtown Mt. Clemens, Michigan.

 

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Affectionately known as "Q" by associates and viewers, Jamison helped launch FOX25 Morning News in Boston in 2003 and loved being part of the unpredictable format. She joined FOX25 from KVBC-TV, the NBC affiliate in Las Vegas, Nevada as weekend anchor and general assignment reporter. Prior to KVBC-TV, Jamison spent four years in “Notre Dame” country where she was a general assignment reporter at WNDU, in South Bend, Indiana. Anqunette will bring, her professionalism, enthusiasm and dedication to help build interest in the event.

 

“We are so pleased 'Q' will be on board for our 5th annual Tara Grant Memorial 5K Walk & Run,” says Sue Coats, Turning Point CEO.  We need all the support we can garner to insure the fundraiser’s success while raising awareness about the need to end domestic violence and improve the lives of victims/survivors.”

 

Tara Lynn Grant (June 28, 1972 − February 9, 2007) a woman from Macomb County, Michigan who's murder by her husband, has focused attention on the dynamics of domestic violence and abuse, is memorialized by this event.  The Tara Grant Memorial Walk & Run began in 2007 as a way for Tara’s family to share her legacy with others by promoting domestic violence awareness and prevention.

 

The start and finish point will be at 1 Crocker Boulevard, Mt. Clemens. The Race Day Event Timeline is as follows:

9:00 am – Registration

10:00 am – 5K Run Starts

10:15 am – Walk Starts

11:15 am – Refreshments/Awards/Prizes

Address:  1 Crocker Boulevard, Mt. Clemens, Mich.

 

Participants can also register online at: http://taragrantwalkrun.evenbrite.com

 

For more information visit: www.turningpointmacomb.org

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