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heart disease survivor Emma Blyton |
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University
gears up for Missoula Heart Walk
Now’s
your chance to beat President George Dennison in one of his favorite
fall compe- titions, and it’s not football. It’s raising
money for heart disease and stroke research and education.
For the fourth year running, UM will host the Missoula Heart Walk
on campus Saturday, Sept. 25. Registration and activities begin at
8 a.m. on the Mansfield Mall between the library and the University
Center. The walk begins at 8:30 a.m. with the release of memorial
balloons.
Team Dennison always finishes near the top when it comes to fund raising
for the annual walk, and the president says this year will be no exception.
About 600 local walkers are expected to participate in the two-mile
trek. Meanwhile, local sponsors and individuals have pledged more
than $64,000 toward this year’s $150,000 goal.
The event spotlights heart disease and stroke research that is being
conducted by students and faculty at UM, including some studies that
are funded by the American Heart Association.
Each year the number of walkers grows, and Heart Walk organizer are
hoping the trend continues. To find out how to start a team, call
(406) 829-3377 or e-mail doug.koester@heart.org.
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