Article: SALUTE's pizza party begins fundraising drive.(Neighbor)(Arlington Heights)

Byline: Eileen O. Daday

Even though Memorial Day weekend seems a long way off, momentum starts building toward the holiday on Friday.

That's when supporters of Salute Inc. -dedicated to supporting military personnel and their families - will host their Family Pizza Party, at 6 p.m. at Arlington Trackside, 2200 Euclid Ave., Arlington Heights.

The lively event kicks off their fundraising drive leading up to May 26 with their fourth annual 5K/10K run and 5K walk. For the past two years, the pizza party has drawn 300 people, and organizers Will and Mary Beth Beiersdorf expect just as many this year.

"It's crazy, there's so many things that are going to be ...

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