2008 Woodie Awards
Heart Walk promotes healthy lifestyle, awareness
Vanessa White
Issue date: 9/28/07 Section: FUSE
Originally published: 9/27/07 at 9:57 PM EST
Last update: 9/27/07 at 11:37 PM EST
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A healthy heart is a hearty gift. When shared with others, their spirits uplift.
On the morning of Sept. 22, Plattsburgh State students and members of the community gathered for the American Heart Association Heart Walk.
This 3-mile walk brought together over 1,000 people pursuing a cause: the continued research of heart-related diseases and illnesses.
This event, sponsored by companies such as Subway, Bombardier Transportation, CVPH Medical Center, Wyeth, and Wal-Mart, allowed those in attendance to learn, grow and support others who desired heart-healthy awareness.
Heart-healthy snacks such as pretzels, bagels and apples were available - all foods in keeping with the theme of the event.
Kicking off at around 9:45 a.m., the event featured musical selections such as the popular 1978 song "YMCA," and a few numbers performed by the Peru Marching Band.
Marching to the music, men and women of all ages, children, dogs and puppies began the trek in support of healthy-heart awareness.
The walkers began at the army base on Ohio Avenue, enjoying the comfortable weather and lively atmosphere. The walkers turned a corner after about twenty minutes onto a bike route at the Centennial Park Rotary Club sign. This path overlooked the railroad tracks and, just beyond that, Lake Champlain.
There were signs along the way with facts about the heart, as well as faces and stories commemorating heart attack survivors. There was one particular woman on the trail, Kristie Gonyea, who was displaying her respect for a lost loved one. She wore a sign on her back with the name of her mother-in-law, Sally Gonyea, who passed away on Aug. 31 of this year.
"You would hope all the money raised goes to research," Gonyea said. "She [Sally] didn't even know. There were no prior health issues."
Kristie went on to share that her mother-in-law had overcome breast cancer, prior to her passing away.
"I hope the research boosts earlier prevention, maybe a regular check-up," Gonyea said.
"Maybe the money would help to fund equipment for earlier detection. The more people that are here, the more aware we become of the signs and symptoms."
Those who attended represented the Plattsburgh community in support of healthy hearts and disease awareness.
On the morning of Sept. 22, Plattsburgh State students and members of the community gathered for the American Heart Association Heart Walk.
This 3-mile walk brought together over 1,000 people pursuing a cause: the continued research of heart-related diseases and illnesses.
This event, sponsored by companies such as Subway, Bombardier Transportation, CVPH Medical Center, Wyeth, and Wal-Mart, allowed those in attendance to learn, grow and support others who desired heart-healthy awareness.
Heart-healthy snacks such as pretzels, bagels and apples were available - all foods in keeping with the theme of the event.
Kicking off at around 9:45 a.m., the event featured musical selections such as the popular 1978 song "YMCA," and a few numbers performed by the Peru Marching Band.
Marching to the music, men and women of all ages, children, dogs and puppies began the trek in support of healthy-heart awareness.
The walkers began at the army base on Ohio Avenue, enjoying the comfortable weather and lively atmosphere. The walkers turned a corner after about twenty minutes onto a bike route at the Centennial Park Rotary Club sign. This path overlooked the railroad tracks and, just beyond that, Lake Champlain.
There were signs along the way with facts about the heart, as well as faces and stories commemorating heart attack survivors. There was one particular woman on the trail, Kristie Gonyea, who was displaying her respect for a lost loved one. She wore a sign on her back with the name of her mother-in-law, Sally Gonyea, who passed away on Aug. 31 of this year.
"You would hope all the money raised goes to research," Gonyea said. "She [Sally] didn't even know. There were no prior health issues."
Kristie went on to share that her mother-in-law had overcome breast cancer, prior to her passing away.
"I hope the research boosts earlier prevention, maybe a regular check-up," Gonyea said.
"Maybe the money would help to fund equipment for earlier detection. The more people that are here, the more aware we become of the signs and symptoms."
Those who attended represented the Plattsburgh community in support of healthy hearts and disease awareness.
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