2017 Midlands Heart Walk set for Saturday
March 27, 2017
More than 5,000 Midlands area residents are expected to attend the 2017 Midlands Heart Walk on Saturday, April 1st at Colonial Life Arena. Activities kick off at 8 am and the walk begins at 9 am.
The Midlands Heart Walk, locally sponsored by Colonial Life and Carolina Nutrition Consultants, Inc., is designed to promote physical activity and initiate heart-healthy living while raising funds to support the mission of the American Heart Association – “Building healthier lives, free of cardiovascular disease and stroke.” Teams of employees from more than 100 local companies, along with friends and family members of all ages will gather for music, a kid’s zone, healthy snacks, heart disease and stroke prevention information and interactive displays. This year the Midlands Heart Walk will also include non-competitive 1 & 3-mile walker routes.
Last year, the Midlands Heart Walk raised over $550,000 to support national American Heart Association research and program initiatives. This year, the Heart Walk Execute Leadership Team, chaired by Tim Arnold, President/CEO of Colonial Life, has set a goal to exceed last year’s efforts and raise $675,000.
Proceeds from the Heart Walk will benefit lifesaving research and awareness programs to fight heart disease and stroke, America’s No. 1 and No. 5 causes of death and disability. One of these programs includes a new campaign called Healthy For Good. Healthy For Good is a revolutionary movement to inspire individuals to create lasting change in their health and life, one small step at a time. The approach is simple: Eat smart. Add color. Move more. Be well. This campaign encourages making small changes in your lifestyles, adding up to healthier, happier, and longer lives.
Research shows that although more than 1 in 3 adults have some form of heart disease, 80% of heart diseases are preventable with lifestyle changes. Walking is one of the most effective forms of physical activity to improve heart health. For as little as 30 minutes of walking or moderate physical activity a day, we can reduce our risk of heart disease and stroke.
Life is Why is sponsored locally by Nephron Pharmaceuticals and the 2017 Midlands Heart Walk is sponsored nationally by Subway and locally by Colonial Life and Carolina Nutrition Consultants, Inc.
For more information or to register for the Midlands Heart Walk visit www.MidlandsHeartWalk.org
About the American Heart Association
The American Heart Association is devoted to saving people from heart disease and stroke – the two leading causes of death in the world. We team with millions of volunteers to fund innovative research, fight for stronger public health policies, and provide lifesaving tools and information to prevent and treat these diseases. The Dallas-based association is the nation’s oldest and largest voluntary organization dedicated to fighting heart disease and stroke. To learn more or to get involved, call 1-800-AHA-USA1, visit heart.org or call any of our offices around the country. Follow us on facebook.com/MidlandsAHA or Twitter @AmericanHeartSC
