The Start! Heart Walk is an annual 5K non-competitive walking event designed to bring public awareness to physical activity and a heart healthy lifestyle, while at the same time , raise critical dollars needed to fund the life-saving mission of the American Heart Association. Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in our community. The American Heart Association is dedicated to fighting these terrible diseases. The goal of the AHA is to reduce disability, death and risk factors from heart disease and stroke by 25% by 2010. With the help of our coporate partners, community leaders and you, we can make a profound difference in our community.
Join the 2008 Start! Heart Walk
We welcome companies, groups and individuals to participate year after year to encourage community involvement, heart-healthy exercise and camaraderie. Sign up as an individual or corporate walker. We’ll help you get started as a heart healthy walker! Set up a fundraising page and view more about the walk at: http://www.heartwalk.kintera.org/wacotx. Register online and get email updates about upcoming events.
By HAVING A TEAM in the Start! Heart Walk and raising money, you are helping to save the lives of our friends and families. For more information or to register contact Marilyn Burwitz via email: mburwitz@etmc.org
When: Friday, October 10, 2008
Pre walk Health Fair
East Texas Medical Center
125 Newman St. Fairfield TX
Saturday. October 11, 2008
Main Walk Event @ East Texas Medical Center
8 AM—Registration
9 AM – Walk Begins
12 PM—Walk Ends
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