UTICA, March 3, 2018 — The Greater Utica Region drew a crowd of more than 4,000 walkers and runners that lined the streets on Saturday, March 3rd. Participants helped raise $931,243 at America’s Greatest Heart Run and Walk. Heartfelt thanks and congratulations goes to all of the teams and fundraisers who helped the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association work toward the mission of building healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke.
Special recognition goes to the 2018 top fundraiser, Albert Pylinski, raising more than $84,000 in support of the American Heart Association/American stroke Association.
Participants who could not make it to the event, or have additional donations to turn in, may turn in money (including matching gift funds) by April 15, 2018 to receive any and all incentives, prizes, club benefits and awards. Incentives can be picked up at the American Heart Association office located at 125 Business Park Drive in Utica, Monday-Friday between 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM. For more information call 315-580-3964 or visit www.UticaHeartRunWalk.org.
During Closing Ceremonies, the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association announced the winner of the Lifestyle Change Award, sponsored by Olivari Olive Oil. The criteria for the award were major changes and/or significant strides towards living a healthier life made by an individual. The 2018 Lifestyle Change recipient was Rod Wilson.
Thank you for all of your support and helping us fight heart disease and stroke!
America’s Greatest Heart Run & Walk 2018 is locally sponsored by NYCM Insurance; Scalzo, Zogby and Wittig, Inc. Insurance; MetLife & MetLife Foundation; and AmeriCU Credit Union. For more information on America’s Greatest Heart Run & Walk 2018, please contact the American Heart Association at 315.580.3964 or visit www.uticaheartrunwalk.org.
About the American Heart Association
The American Heart Association is devoted to saving people from heart disease and stroke – the two leading causes of death in the world. We team with millions of volunteers to fund innovative research, fight for stronger public health policies and provide lifesaving tools and information to prevent and treat these diseases. The Dallas-based association is the nation’s oldest and largest voluntary organization dedicated to fighting heart disease and stroke. To learn more or to get involved, call 1-800-AHA-USA1, visit heart.org or call any of our offices around the country. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter.
About the American Stroke Association
The American Stroke Association is devoted to saving people from stroke — the No. 2 cause of death in the world and a leading cause of serious disability. We team with millions of volunteers to fund innovative research, fight for stronger public health policies and provide lifesaving tools and information to prevent and treat stroke. The Dallas-based association officially launched in 1998 as a division of the American Heart Association. To learn more or to get involved, call 1-888-4STROKE or visit StrokeAssociation.org. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter.
The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association receives funding mostly from individuals. Foundations and corporations donate as well, and fund specific programs and events. Strict policies are enforced to prevent these relationships from influencing the Association’s science content. Financial information for the American Heart Association, including a list of contributions from pharmaceutical companies and device manufacturers, is available at http://www.heart.org/corporatefunding.
For Media Inquiries:
Kristy Smorol: Kristy.Smorol@heart.org, office: (315) 728-7565 or cell: (315) 243-5705
heart.org and strokeassociation.org
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