Contact: Nancy Patrissi
Chair, Public Relations
April, 2006

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Zonta Club of Northern Valley, NJ
(Zonta Club of Teaneck-Bergenfield Foundation) sets
9th Annual R.A.V.E. Walk for Sunday, April 30, 2006

Bergenfield: The Zonta Club of Northern Valley will hold its 9th annual R.A.V.E. (Rape And Violence Eradication) Walk on Sunday, April 30, 2006. All proceeds will be shared by Shelter Our Sisters, a 24-hour emergency shelter for Bergen County victims of domestic violence, and The YWCA of Bergen County Rape Crisis Center, a 24-hour emergency hot line for victims of sexual assault.

The public is invited to join Zonta members in their support of women and children who are victimized by domestic violence and sexual assault. There is no registration fee for the R.A.V.E. Walk, but a minimum donation of $20 is needed to participate and to receive a free T-shirt. ($15 for students and those 18 years old and under). Pledges from friends, family and co-workers are encouraged. Tax-deductible donations may be made payable to Zonta of Teaneck-Bergenfield Foundation, Inc.

R.A.V.E. Walk participants will assemble at the Teaneck Borough Hall, corner of Cedar Lane and Teaneck Road, and proceed four miles down Teaneck Road into Bergenfield along Washington Avenue to the Bergenfield Borough Hall. Check-in begins at 11:30 a.m. followed by the Opening Ceremony at 12:15 p.m. The Walk begins at 12:30 p.m., rain or shine.

For further information about the R.A.V.E Walk, call Shelter Our Sisters. Please contact Rhona at (201) 836-1075 ext. 233 if you have any questions, or visit our local Zonta website at www.zontanvnj.org for further info about registration for the R.A.V.E. Walk or to send an e-mail inquiry.

Zonta is a worldwide women’s service organization dedicated to enhancing the status of women. If you are interested in learning more about Zonta, please contact us at: Zonta Club of Northern Valley, NJ P.O. Box 5217, Bergenfield, NJ 07621 or on-line at www.zontanvnj.org or visit the International Zonta website at www.zonta.org. New members are always welcome!