The cornerstone of the My Heart My Life platform is the Greater Charlotte Heart Walk, where participants leave the day equipped with the knowledge to make a lifestyle change.The 3-mile walk is a culmination of the year's work for company and community teams in the metro area. The day includes a survivor area, kid's zone, health screenings and refreshments.
[ Channel 9’s Scott Wickersham will host this year’s event. ]
This year’s goal is $2,000,000.
The American Heart Association is the largest voluntary health organization dedicated to defeating heart disease, stroke and other cardiovascular diseases. The American Heart Association’s mission is to build healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke.
Event Details:
Who: 15,000 walkers from over 150 companies and organizations with their friends and families
What: 3-mile walk through Uptown Charlotte with a health and wellness expo for the entire family
When: Saturday, September 19 - Wellness activities @ 7:30 am, Walk begins @ 9:00 am
Where: Uptown Charlotte corner of 3rd and Poplar Streets
Why: Step out in the fight against heart disease and stroke, our nation's No. 1 and No. 4 killers, respectively
My Heart My Life sponsor: Piedmont Natural Gas
Charlotte Heart Walk presented by SunTrust and Crowder Construction
[ Register today for the Greater Charlotte Heart Walk! ]