Sherman Men's Group hosts walkathon May 19

Posted May 16, 2012 11:00 pm

Sherman Health

To raise awareness of heart disease in the community, the Sherman Men's Health Alliance (SMHA) will host its 2nd annual Healthy Heart Walk-A-Thon from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 19.

The walk will take place on the Sherman Hospital Lake Walking Path, surrounding the geothermal lake at 1425 N. Randall Road in Elgin.

Proceeds from the event will support SMHA's pledge for the Heart & Vascular Center at Sherman Hospital.

This fun-filled event for the entire family will include the walk around the three-quarter-mile path, nutritious snacks, fun giveaways and more. The schedule for the event includes:

• 8 a.m.: Registration

• 8:30 a.m.: Opening remarks

• 9:00 a.m.: Stretching with Sherman Health staff

• 9:15 a.m.: Sherman's four-legged volunteers from its Animal Assisted Therapy program will lead the first lap around the lake.

Registration for the event is $20 per walker or $30 per family, payable by cash or check made out to Sherman Men's Health Alliance.

To learn more, please contact Sherman Health Foundation at (224) 783-2500.

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