In 2008, the citizens and companies of Toledo raised approximately $250,000 for life-saving research and education for the people of Northwest Ohio through the Start! Heart Walk. The walk is the premier fundraising event for the American Heart Association, and is sponsored in part by The University of Toledo. The Start! Heart Walk calls on all Americans and their employers to create a culture of physical activity and health to live longer, heart-healthy lives through walking. The American Heart Association is the largest voluntary health organization working to prevent, treat and defeat heart disease, stroke and other cardiovascular diseases.
Dr. Johnnie Early, dean of the College of Pharmacy, is the chair of the 2009 Toledo Start! Heart Walk. The walk will be held on May 16, 2009, and will begin at the Glass Bowl on UT's main campus.
For more information on the 2009 Toledo Start! Heart Walk, or to contribute or participate, please visit the website.