CLEARFIELD – The 2007 American Heart Association’s Clearfield County Heart Walk will take place Sept. 22 beginning at 11 a.m. at Parker Dam State Park.
Shelley Spicher, intake and assessment coordinator for Clearfield Hospital’s Rehabilitation Department and chairperson of the Heart Walk, said support from the community has been positive, but she is still hoping for additional teams and sponsors for the event.
“We are in the final planning stages and are looking forward to hearing from anyone who wants to be a part of this exciting fundraiser. Our goal is $25,000, so we’re counting on the community to show its support. All proceeds from the Heart Walk are earmarked for heart disease and stroke research and education,” Spicher said.
Businesses and individuals support the Heart Walk by forming walk teams of employees, family members, friends and others.
There are also three levels of corporate sponsorship, beginning with the major sponsor level that requires a donation of at least $1,000.
Other corporate sponsorship opportunities include supporting sponsor ($200-$999), or in-kind sponsor ($199 and under, door prize and food donations).
All sponsorship levels offer public recognition.
Sixteen teams participated in the 2006 event. These teams raised a total of $10,763 with Clearfield Hospital’s Fit for Life team raising $3,431 to win the traveling trophy for the third year in a row.
“We’ve all known someone who’s been affected by heart disease. Participating in this event is one way to help defeat Clearfield County’s No. 1 health threat – heart disease,” Spicher said.
For more information about sponsorship, walk teams or volunteering for the 2007 event, contact Spicher at 768-2406.