Event:	(DC) Step out for the AHA's Heart Walk! Share
Location:	National Mall- Heart Walk 4th St NW & Madison Dr NW, Washington, DC 20004
Date:	Nov 5th 2016, 8:00 am - 11:30 am
Staff:	Manager: Lydia D
RSVP:	This event has already occurred

Event Description:

The American Heart Association invites you to participate in the Greater Washington Heart Walk here in our nation's capital. On November 5th, over 12,000 residents from the Metropolitan Washington DC area will come together on the National Mall to raise awareness and funds to help fight heart disease and stroke. Heart Walk is a wonderful opportunity for One Brick to get involved in the battle against cardiovascular disease. Activities including a health expo and entertainment begin at 8:30AM and the walk steps off at 10:00AM.

What we'll be doing:

Volunteers will be assigned throughout the course as Cheerers/Course Marshalls!

What you should know:

Water, coffee, fruit and other snacks will be available throughout the morning! Please do keep in mind that the metro opens at 7AM on the weekends! Please dress comfortably and weather-appropriate as this event is outside and will be taking place rain or shine!

Where to Meet:

Volunteers meet at the Volunteer Check-In Tent located half-way between 4th and 7th streets on the Jefferson Drive side. There will be multiple tents but they will be clearly labeled so look for the Volunteer one to meet up with the One Brick Event Manager. If you arrive after 8am then the folks at the volunteer tent will direct you from there :)

 

American Heart Association:

Formed in 1924, the American Heart Association provides the largest source of non-governmental funding for cardiovascular research in the country. Their success is due largely to our 4.2 million volunteers across the United States. MISSION: Building healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke. IMPACT GOAL: Their impact goal is to reduce coronary heart disease, stroke and risk by 25% by the year 2010. The AHA is the only voluntary health organization in the nation to quantify an impact goal. WHAT THEY DO: The AHA funds over $474M annually so people across the nation can live healthier, longer lives: -Fund important cardiovascular and stroke related research. -Educate communities, schools, companies and other health organizations. -Advocate for public policy changes that positively affect our nation's health.