The Heart Walk is the American Heart Association's premiere event for raising funds to save lives from the #1 cause of death in the United States, heart disease. Join the walk on Sat., Sept. 7 at Lock 3 in downtown Akron at 200 S. Main St, Akron, OH 44308. Lock 3 is an outdoor park in the heart of downtown Akron, family and pet-friendly, and surrounded by great eateries to enjoy cool refreshments or lunch afterwards. Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State faculty, staff, students, friends, family and community members are invited to join our team, KSU Faculty/Staff Walkers, or create their own KSU Heart Walk team.
A Fun Day for All
Enjoy pre-walk festivities at the Healthy for Good Festival beginning at 8 a.m. Meet up with Team Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State, visit vendor tables, have your blood pressure checked, and more. There will also be activities for children and dogs. The walk will begin at 9:30 a.m. Choose from a leisurely one or three-mile walk through downtown and the Towpath Trail, suitable and enjoyable for the entire family - including your furry, four-legged family members.
Prize Raffles Along the Way
The American Heart Association has generously donated a $50 Barrio gift card to support our Heart Walk efforts. Barrio, a well-known and loved taco establishment with multiple locations in Cleveland, will be opening a new location in Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ late this summer. In addition, Employee Wellness will raffle off two $25 gift cards for Amazon and Target. Here's how you can enter to win these great prizes:
- Register and attend the walk = 1 entry
- Register and donate $25 upon registering = 5 entries
- Earn an additional five entries for every $25 you raise!
Bonus: Move for a Cause Points
For faculty/staff participating in the Wellness Your Way rewards program, attending the walk is worth 10 Move for a Cause points. Be sure to meet up with Team Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State and sign in at the event to earn your points. .
Not able to make the walk but still want to support Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State's Heart Walk efforts? You can easily donate to this great cause through our team page. All funds raised by Team Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State will support the American Heart Association's life-saving efforts. Together, we can make healthier, longer lives possible for everyone. .
For questions, contact Deanna Duffy or Kim Hauge in the Employee Wellness Office at 330-672-0392 or 330-672-7505. See you at the walk!