
As the American Heart Association’s signature fund-raising event, the Heart Walk promotes physical activity and heart-healthy living in a fun family environment. This year, over 1 million walkers will participate in more than 500 events, raising funds to save lives from this country’s No. 1 and No. 3 killers- heart disease and stroke. This year, the Start! Houston Heart Walk is expected to bring over 15,000 walkers together in celebration of healthier living and raising money to help others.
| GOAL: | 1.5 million |
| WHY: | To promote walking as a part of a healthy lifestyle and raise funds to support cardiovascular research and educational programs for the Houston community. |
| WHO: | Over 150 Houston-area companies and organizations participate along with their family and friends. |
| WHAT: | Fun-filled, non-competitive 5-mile walk on Allen Parkway |
| WHEN: | Saturday, November 7, 2009 |
| WHERE: | Sam Houston Park |
If need more information about the Houston Heart Walk or have questions about registering, please email Blake Gentile at sbgentile@tmhs.org or call 713-441-4130.