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25th Annual Falmouth Walk

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The 25th Annual

Falmouth Walk is scheduled to step off on Saturday,

August 15th at 10:00 AM. Founded by two legendary

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Boston bartenders, Tommy Leonard, from the famed

Eliot Lounge, and Eddie Doyle, a 35-year veteran

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barkeep at the Bull & Finch Pub (a.k.a. Cheers), saw

their initial Walk in 1991 benefit the Babe Ruth World

Series and attract a turnout of 40 people who made

the 7-mile trek to Woods Hole. Their effort raised over

$700 for the kids playing in the World Series. Two

days later Hurricane Bob left an incredible path of

destruction throughout Falmouth..

The current scenic 3.2 mile route starts from Town Hall

Square, goes by Surf Drive Beach and along Falmouth

Harbor, finishing on the grounds of St. Barnabas Church.

There is also a 1.5 mile route. Festivities will include

a family picnic, raffle, and both a live and silent auction.

(cash & checks only). Last year, 675 participants

helped to raise over $31,000 for several worthy, Falmouth

charities.

The annual pre-Registration Reunion Night will be on

Friday, August 14th, from 4:30 to 7:30 PM at the

Quarterdeck Restaurant, 164 Main Street, Falmouth.

Entry is $20 pp.

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