Health & Fitness Guide

By Category

By City

By Category

By City

User Poll

Recent Fitness Articles

American Heart Association's 2006

COLLEGE EXECUTIVES SHOW HEART FOR COMMUNITY BY CHAIRING LIFESAVING EVENT

Daytona Beach, Fl / June 2006 – Dr. Kent Sharples and Dr. Charles Carroll know the power of education. That’s why the two Daytona Beach Community College leaders chose to Co-Chair the American Heart Association’s 2006 Volusia/Flagler Heart Walk. This event raises awareness and funds for education on heart disease and stroke, the nation’s number one and number three killers.

Dr. Kent Sharples, President of Daytona Beach Community College

As President of Daytona Beach Community College Dr. Sharples is an advocate for his students and community. The Heart Walk proved to be a natural fit for Dr. Sharples’ leadership skills because of the lifesaving benefit for everyone.

“Most of us know someone who has been affected by heart disease or stroke,” states Dr. Sharples. “These diseases can be deadly, but they don’t have to be if all of us pull together to fight these illnesses through research and education. By attending the Heart Walk on September 29th, you are showing your commitment to saving lives.”

Dr. Carroll, the Vice President of Planning, Development and Institutional Effectiveness at the college knows first hand the importance of the walk in September.

Dr. Charles Carroll, Vice President of Planning, Development and Institutional Effectiveness at Daytona Beach Community College

“In January 2005, my aortic valve in my heart was replaced with a mechanical valve,” states Dr. Carroll. “ The surgery went well…I recovered and was back at work within six weeks. Lifesaving technology like the kind I received is a result of American Heart Association-funded research and education. “

More than 2,000 people in Volusia and Flagler Counties die each year from cardiovascular diseases such as heart disease and stroke. For these reasons, the American Heart Association developed the Heart Walk, a signature fundraising event that promotes physical activity through a non-competitive 3-mile walk in a fun family environment.

Proceeds from the event will go to cardiovascular disease research and education. American Heart Association-funded research has yielded many important discoveries such as CPR, life-extending drugs, pacemakers, bypass surgery, the heart-lung machine and surgical techniques to repair heart defects.

While fundraising is appreciated, the Heart Walk is free for all participants. This year’s walk is due in part to national sponsor Subway; presenting sponsor Florida Hospital Memorial System; local sponsor Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; media sponsors Bright House Networks and Black Crow Media.. To learn more about how you can get involved with the Volusia/Flagler Heart Walk, please call your American Heart Association at 386-676-0001 or log onto www.americanheart.org/volusiaflaglerwalk