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Perdido Key, Fla. Readies for Suzy Toronto and her Wonderful Wacky Women and the Mighty Men Who Love Them October 23-29

Beach activities, Blue Angel air show, fine dining and the "Making a Difference" Walk/Run brings locals and out-of-town guests together to raise money for Ovarian Cancer Research

Perdido Key, Fla. Readies for Suzy Toronto and her Wonderful Wacky Women and the Mighty Men Who Love Them October 23-29

Beach activities, Blue Angel air show, fine dining and the "Making a Difference" Walk/Run brings locals and out-of-town guests together to raise money for Ovarian Cancer Research

Published 10-11-11

Submitted by Perdido Key, Fla.

/PRNewswire/ - The Perdido Key Chamber and Visitor Center has announced Wonderful Wacky Women (WWW) Week October 23-29. The week will bring artist and writer Suzy Toronto, along with guests from across the country, to the beaches of Perdido Key, Fla., for a week of events designed to raise awareness and funds for Ovarian Cancer research.

Toronto founded the Wonderful Wacky Women organization ten years ago. The Redneck Riviera chapter, founded in 2009 in Perdido Key, has grown to be the largest of 73 chapters across the United States and will host the weeklong event. A beach day, trips to local attractions, shopping excursions, a U.S. Navy Blue Angels air show, dining at local hot spots and parties at the world famous Flora-Bama are some of the week's activities. On Saturday, Oct. 29, the week will conclude with the third annual "Making a Difference" Four Mile Walk/Run to support ovarian cancer research, starting at 9:30 a.m. at Flora-Bama, 17401 Perdido Key Dr.

Travel incentives continue to be announced at the Perdido Key Visitor Center's website. The Perdido Key Chamber and Visitor Center recently gave new and returning Perdido Key travelers $100 American Express gift cards, up to $300, for booking their stay at participating condominiums or resorts in Perdido Key.

WWW week is open to men and women, with costs varying per event. For event registration, information and sponsorship opportunities, please visit www.redneckrivierawonderfulwackywomen.com.

About Wonderful Wacky Women 
Wonderful Wacky Women was founded by artist and writer Suzy Toronto 10 years ago. The organization is all about making a difference while enhancing sisterhood. Each of the 73 chapters around the nation is free to focus on "making a difference" in whichever way they see fit. Some chapters center their efforts on breast cancer awareness and treatment, some on literacy campaigns and others on care packages for soldiers. More information about Suzy Toronto and the Wonderful Wacky Women can be found at www.suzytoronto.com.

About Wonderful Wacky Women Redneck Riviera Chapter
The Wonderful Wacky Women Redneck Riviera Chapter was formed in June of 2009. Since 2009 this chapter has raised a total of $38,500 for cancer research through their annual fundraiser, the "Making a Difference" walk/run. More information about the Redneck Riviera Chapter can be found at www.redneckrivierawonderfulwackywomen.com.

About Perdido Key, Fla. 
Florida's beaches at Perdido Key are the ideal Gulf Coast vacation destination, with breathtaking natural beauty and rare wildlife. No more than a few hundred yards wide in most places, the Key stretches some 16 miles long, with almost 60 percent located in federal or state parks. With an average temperature of 75 degrees and 343 days of sunshine, it's not surprising that Perdido Key is a long-hidden retreat that blends together both year-round outdoor activities and an authentic laid-back lifestyle uniquely its own.

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Perdido Key, Fla.

Perdido Key, Fla.

Florida's beaches at Perdido Key are the ideal Gulf Coast vacation destination, with breathtaking natural beauty and rare wildlife. No more than a few hundred yards wide in most places, the Key stretches some 16 miles long, with almost 60 percent located in federal or state parks. With an average temperature of 75 degrees and 343 days of sunshine, it's not surprising that Perdido Key is a long-hidden retreat that blends together both year-round outdoor activities and an authentic laid-back lifestyle uniquely its own.

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