Some 200 persons helped raise an estimated $2500 for the United Jewish Appeal yesterday in a walkathon sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Sacramento. The walkathon took place despite a rainstorm which hit this drought-stricken area, the first rain in months. The walkathon, which went past the State Capitol, ended with the Federation’s annual meeting and a picnic at a social hall instead of being held outside as planned. Participants ranged in ages from 5 to 65 and walked either on three-mile or six-mile loops. The walkathon was part of the national UJA Walkathon which is being held across the country in most places on May 15.
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