• Puget Sound Heart & Stroke Walk, October 26.  The Heart & Stroke Walk celebrates those who have made lifestyle changes and encourages many more to take the pledge to live healthier lifestyles while raising the dollars needed to fund life-saving research and initiatives. Learn more about the 2013 Heart & Stroke Walk and sign up at pugetsoundheartwalk.org.  

• Fit Friendly Companies Recognition Program. Application deadlines are April 1st and November 1st annually. Please visit ffc.heart.org and follow the easy step by step instructions to complete the application. Contact Cherish Hart at cherish.hart@heart.org or 206.834.8638 for assistance.

• The American Heart Association is proud to announce our local Fit Friendly Companies - 17 organizations have been recognized with the highest level of achievement, as Platinum Fit Friendly Companies; 66 organizations have achieved Gold status; and 2 have received Special Innovation Awards!

• Fit Friendly Company Mentor Program. Looking for assistance to meet your organization's wellness goals? Our new mentor program connects existing Fit Friendly Companies with those that are working towards becoming Fit Friendly.

Puget Sound Heart & Stroke Walk! We need your support! Join us on October 26, 2013 at the Seattle Center! Bring your energy, your passion and your stories...let your footsteps be heard! Register today!

LIFESTYLE CHANGE AWARD Join us in recognizing people who have made positive changes to impact their quality of life and health.  Visit again soon for more details.

	MY LIFE CHECK How healthy is your heart? Get your free personal heart score and custom plan with our My Life Check assessment.		LIFE’S SIMPLE 7 The keys to a healthy heart are in your hands – all seven of them. Take charge of your health today.
	START WALKING Ready to get moving? Get your free customized walking plan and other tools such as the MyStart! Tracker online.		START WALKING PATHS We’ve uploaded dozens of great walking paths in the Seattle area.  Find them online or download our Walking Paths App for Android and IPhone.

	FIT FRIENDLY COMPANIES Make an investment in your company and employees by creating a healthier workplace. Get more details, a mentor, and the application to get your company on the road to Fit-Friendly.		STEP BY STEP GUIDE TO BECOMING FIT FRIENDLY Use our resource guide or request a mentor to walk you through the criteria for Fit-Friendly Companies Gold Recognition and provide tips and resources to help you meet them.
	START! WALKING PROGRAM Our program encourages companies to give employees an excuse to get away from their desks and sneak in some fitness during the work day.		MY START ONLINE TRACKER This free tool helps employees make positive lifestyle changes by tracking their progress with walking and a better diet.

For more information:
American Heart Association
(206) 632-6881
king.walk@heart.org