Sedentary living and the rising cost of healthcare cost everyone. Businesses lose billions of dollars in preventable health care costs and productivity losses, and individuals pay a higher cost—their lives.

The Start! movement is built on a simple premise – walk more, eat well and you’ll live longer. Whether you’re at work or at home, walking is the first step to a healthier lifestyle.

Join us on our mission to Start! Something here in the greater Portland area.

	Help Us Start! Something Whether you are a company or an individual, get the tools you need to get started on your way to a healthier life.			Get Your Free Kick Start! Kit Need to kick start wellness at your workplace? Use these these free tips, tools and resources to get your employees active in the workplace and moving to prevent heart disease and stroke.
	Start! Greater Portland Heart Walk Heart disease and stroke touch people of all ages, from babies born with heart defects to grandparents disabled by a stroke. Join us to help raise awareness and funds for research and lifesaving initiatives by the American Heart Association.			Fit-Friendly Companies Make an investment into your company and employees by creating a healthier workplace. Get all the details and information you need to make your company Fit-Friendly.
	Lifestyle Change Award We want to recognize people who have made positive changes to impact their quality of life and improve their health. No change is too small, every accomplishment is significant			MyStart! Online MyStart! Online is a free tool that helps people make positive lifestyle changes through walking and eating better. It’s a great way to track your progress as part of the Start! Walking program.