2009 Chair: Nat West, Winter Haven Hospital ~ The Walk Routes will be 3 miles and 1 mile ~
Mike Wilson of Topeka, KS was selected as a finalist in the 2008 National Start! Challenge. Six people from across the country competed to see who could make a healthy life change. Because of his accomplishments in the program, Mike was named the winner. Mike started making small changes which included walking daily and incorporating better food choices. After only 3 months, Mike lowered his blood pressure, lost 12% of his body weight and 5 inches off his waist. He was even able to cancel his scheduled knee surgery and stopped taking his usual six ibuprofen tablets a day. He is also very active with getting others involved with Start! His school district now has more than 1,200 employees enrolled in the Start! Walking Program.
To date Mike is still going strong and has lost over 80 pounds. He is truly an inspiration! More About Mike
The American Heart Association is the largest voluntary health organization working to prevent, treat and defeat heart disease, stroke and other cardiovascular diseases. These diseases, the Nation's No.1 and No.3 killers, claim more than 865,000 American lives a year. Thanks to all our walkers, donors and volunteers who have accepted the challenge to help fight heart disease and stroke. We cannot achieve our mission without each one of you!
For more information please contact Katrina Donaker via phone at (888)352-3824 x8107 or via email at polkaha@heart.org
