Butler/Warren County Heart Walk

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The Heart Walk benefits the American Heart Association’s Greater Cincinnati chapter, which coordinates efforts in the region to reduce death and disability from heart disease and stroke. Last year, efforts by donors and participants in the walk raised a record $68,000 from 18 organizations and additional sponsors. Also, there were approximately 450 people who participated the walk a year ago, which was formerly known as the Middletown Area Heart Walk.

Teams are forming now for this year’s upcoming Butler/Warren County Heart Walk. Registration and a health expo will begin at 9 a.m. September 29, at Atrium Family YMCA, located at 5750 Innovation Drive, Middletown, OH, 45005. The two-mile walk begins at 10 a.m., and travels through the gardens surrounding Atrium Medical Center.

Premier Health and Atrium Medical Center host the walk and are the signature sponsors.

“The Heart Walk has become an annual tradition at Atrium Medical Center, bringing community members together to take steps for better heart health,” said Michael Uhl, president of Atrium, and chair of the 2018 Butler/Warren County Heart Walk. “The event supports Atrium’s and Premier Health’s mission to improve the health of the communities we serve.”

To learn more or register, visit www2.heart.org/butlerwarrencountywalk. Individual walkers and families are welcome to participate. Same-day registration is also accepted.

At the event, walkers can also expect free health screenings offered by Premier Health and Atrium Medical Center, a variety of vendors, a special pet area for participants to bring their dogs, and more.

Heart Walks are held across the nation to support the American Heart Association’s fight against heart disease and stroke. There is no registration fee, but participants are encouraged to form a team and fundraise.

For more information about how to be part of the Butler/Warren County Heart Walk, contact Stephanie.Anderson@heart.org or call (513) 699-4230.