First Lady Cheri Daniels to host fourth annual Heartland Walk for Health
MEDIA ADVISORY
For Immediate Release
INDIANAPOLIS (July 31, 2008) - First Lady Cheri Daniels will host her fourth annual Heartland Walk for Health on Saturday, August 9, at the Indiana State Fair. The Heartland Walk for Health strives to raise awareness that heart disease is the leading cause of death for women and to promote heart-healthy lifestyles for all Hoosiers.
“I encourage you and your family to join me for a two-mile stroll around the Fairgrounds to learn tips on how to live a heart-healthy life,” said Daniels. “By walking together, we can work to educate our fellow citizens on the devastating effects that heart disease has on Indiana families.”
Jim Denny and Friends, hosts of the WFMS Morning Show, will emcee the event. Activities including warm-up exercises, music, entertainment and free health screenings by Clarian Cardiovascular will begin beside the Hoosier Lottery Grandstand at 8 a.m. Mrs. Daniels will lead the walk around the Track of Champions around 9 a.m.
All participants will receive a commemorative t-shirt, pedometer, State Fair ribbon, “goodie bag” and light breakfast. Attendees will also be eligible to win a variety of door prizes, such as gift certificates to local businesses and restaurants, a one-night stay at French Lick Resort Casino and signed items from Indiana athletic teams.
Registration is available on the first lady’s Web site at www.in.gov/gov/firstlady/2330.htm or through Ken Long & Associates at 317/884-4001. Walk registration includes entry to the Indiana State Fair. Walk-up registrations will also be accepted on the day of the event.
The Heartland Walk for Health is presented by Clarian Cardiovascular through a partnership of the Office of the First Lady, the Indiana State Department of Health Office of Women’s Health and the Indiana State Fair.
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Media contact: Julie Aud, Office of the First Lady, 317/931-3076, jaud@gov.in.gov
