Since I am the VP of the ASU Student Nutrition Council (SNC) and have to prepare events, last weekend I organized a team for the Phoenix Heart Walk at Tempe Beach Park. It was primarily ASU Nutrition Students. Lots of fun! Even though we had to get up bright and early on a Saturday morning (that's asking a lot out of students!-haha), it was way worth it. We raised a good amount of money for the American Heart Association. It was the first time our group has done this walk and so I didn't really know what to expect. The event consisted of two different walks. One was a mile and the other a 5k. Of course we had to do the 5k! I couldn't believe how many people were there. Some of the walkers were trying to run, but weren't very successful :-p After the walk there was a heart healthy festival with free deliciously healthy chips and free water. There was also tons of booths and bands playing. We just stayed for a little bit after, but it was great to see all the people who got involved with this. Especially those who walked for someone who has been effected by CHD or stroke.
"Since 1924 the American Heart Association has helped protect people of all ages and ethnicities from the ravages of heart disease and stroke. These diseases, the Nation's No.1 and No.3 killers, claim more than 910,000 American lives a year. The association invested more than $543 million in fiscal year 2005-06 for research, professional and public education, and advocacy so people across America can live stronger, longer lives."
SNC
walkers in front of us!
megan at the finish!
2 comments:
Looks like it was a fun day. :)
looks like you had a great turnout! I'm glad you were able to do this and raise some money for the Heart Association, especially since there are so many people in the US that suffer from heart disease. I think its great that you are going to be a dietician... you will be able to help so many people become healthier and possibly extend their lives! That will be very rewarding!
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