Cleveland Heart Walk - ACC NEO Team

We are excited to announce that the Association of Corporate Counsel, Northeast Ohio Chapter will be participating in the American Heart Association’s Cleveland Heart Walk this year, to be held on Saturday, October 7th, 2023, in the Flats East Bank.

By joining Heart Walk, you’ll help millions of people celebrate more birthdays, fulfill more dreams and share more hugs. This is not just another finish line. It’s a movement for the health and well-being of us all. 

In the US, someone has a heart attack every 34 seconds and a stroke every 40 seconds. Heart disease is the no.1 killer of all Americans and stroke is the no.1 cause of disability. Locally, here in Cleveland: 
•    40% of adults in Cleveland have high blood pressure.
•    Cardiovascular disease kills one woman every 80 seconds.
•    1 in 4 people live in areas that lack access to healthy food.

We walk to raise awareness for heart disease and stroke, to live healthier lives and to raise funds for science and research that helps us live longer and cure cardiovascular disease and stroke. The AHA in Cleveland is currently funding $14.5M in heart and stroke research, educational programs, CPR, and health equity. 

We all could use an excuse to get up and move and reconnect with colleagues. Let's come together to get our hearts pumping, honor survivors, raise lifesaving funds - and have fun along the way! 

Follow the steps below to join our Heart Walk team and walk alongside us to support this great cause! It’s easy! 
1.    Just click here or the QR code below, then select “Join This Team” to register. There is no registration fee to participate but we hope that you will feel inspired to support the cause. Every dollar counts! 

2.    Then, encourage your friends, family and co-workers to join our team or donate to your Heart Walk campaign by sharing your team page, sending emails and text messages to ask for support. 

3.    Also download the Heart Walk mobile app and get ready for the Move More Activity Challenge where you can compete to log the most minutes of physical activity beginning 30 days prior to the Heart Walk (stay tuned for more info)! 

Your participation and fundraising efforts in support of the AHA’s mission of fighting heart disease and stroke will help ensure that the AHA can continue to fund research, support front line health care workers and help those in our communities who are impacted by heart disease and stroke. 

We thank you in advance for your support and participation! Please contact ACC NEO Executive Director Betsy Keck at neoh@accglobal.com or our AHA Heart Walk rep Stephanie Manning (Stephanie.Manning@heart.org; 330-618-3902) with any questions.