2007 Start! Triangle Metro Heart Walk

Date:

Sunday October 21, 2007

Time:

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Organization:

Duke Medicine

Description:

The Heart Walk promotes physical activity and heart-healthy living in a fun family environment. Duke Medicine is a sponsor for this year's signature fund-raising event for the American Heart Association.

• Registration begins at 2 p.m.
• Walk begins with company recognition at 3 p.m.

There is a one-mile walk and a three-mile walk to choose from.

The event is a non-competitive walk that accomplishes four goals:

• Celebrate survivors of heart disease and stroke
• Encourage walking and physical activity as part of a healthy lifestyle
• Educate the public about the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease and stroke
• Raise money for biomedical research, education, and outreach programs

Learn more and register at the American Heart Association's Web site.

Location:

Imperial Center, RTP I-40 & Page Road Research Triangle Park, NC 27709