Welcome to the 2008 Start! Heart Walk Dallas Locally Sponsored by Tenet, Perot Systems Corporation & Frito-Lay
Event Goal $2,900,000
THE START! HEART WALK DALLAS WILL TAKE PLACE SATURDAY. Please check the local weather and make a safe decision to attend.
"Frito-Lay is committed to making a difference by being a great place to work and an active member of our local community. Participation in the American Heart Association's Start! movement is another example of that commitment and one that I am proud to support. The wellness of our workforce has a direct impact on the health of our business - healthier employees are generally happier and more productive and cost less in terms of absenteeism and related healthcare expenses. Few business investments offer a guaranteed positive return, much less a three-fold benefit associated with the American Heart Association's Start! program: healthier and happier employees; reduced healthcare costs; and a healthier community in which to live, work and play. By supporting the Start! movement, we celebrate the power of our employees to take positive steps toward healthier lives and helping to raise funds to fight heart disease and stroke," states Mr. Carey.
Start! Making a Difference!
Supporting the fight against heart disease and stroke is a rewarding experience and is really very simple.
Sign up with your company team or build your own team of family and friends.
Follow the steps to create a personalized webpage showing your goal and your reasons for supporting the American Heart Association.
Send e-mails to your contacts asking them to make a secure online donation toward your campaign. Donors can expand their gift if they work for a matching gift company.
Attend the Start! Heart Walk and celebrate your achievement.
Since 1924 the American Heart Association has helped protect people of all ages and ethnicities from the ravages of heart disease and stroke. These diseases, the Nation's No.1 and No.3 killers, claim more than 910,000 American lives a year. The association invested more than $543 million in fiscal year 2005-06 for research, professional and public education, and advocacy so people across America can live stronger, longer lives.
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!
