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Macon County Heart Walk
  • Updated:Wed, 26 Oct 2011 9:57:00 AM
Where:
Decatur Nelson Park
Lakefront
Decatur, Illinois, 62521
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When:
Starts:Sat, 14 Apr 2012 8:00:00 AM
Ends:Sat, 14 Apr 2012 12:00:00 PM
Registration Fee:Free event. Participants are encouraged to collect donations.

The 2012 Macon County Heart Walk at Decatur Nelson Park on Saturday, April 14th is our "mission in action."

We added a 5K run organized by the Decatur Running Club to take place before the Heart Walk . It will be a chip-timed race. A portion of the registration fee will support the American Heart Association. For more information and to register for the 5K run, go to www.decaturrunningclub.com.

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Darrell Beck HonoreeThe 2012 Heart Walk will honor Darrell Beck (left), a local philanthropist who passed away from a heart attack in April of 2011. 

Darrell Beck and his family supported several Decatur organizations such as the Easter Seals, Millikin University, United Way, St. Theresa School and many more. The Beck Charitable Fund has given hundreds of thousands of dollars to the community.

The American Heart Association is honored to recognize Darrell Beck and his family at this year’s event. 

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Hope that current and future generations will be healthier because participants have committed to heart health today!

Many participants are heart disease and stroke survivors; others walk in honor or memory of a friend or family member who has or had heart disease or stroke.
You will be inspired to make changes in your daily life to reduce your risk of heart disease and stroke.

Find out more about the American Heart Association physical activity program at startwalkingnow.org.
 
Individuals and companies have made significant changes to lead heart-healthy lives and raised funds to support the lifesaving efforts of the American Heart Association.

Learn more about our Fit-Friendly Companies program.

 


For more information contact:
John Mikels
(217) 698-3838 x3
John.Mikels@heart.org


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