Heart Walk - American Heart Association September 19, 2010

http://www.heartwalk.kintera.org/northbay/ohmymama

~~~Dear Family & Friends,

...We are walking together in honor of Carmen Retuta (2010) and Patricio Retuta (2006), who passed away after suffering from strokes.

We hope to raise funds and awareness for stroke research and education. Please support us - by donating online or joining our walk.

Your donation or participation will make a difference in the fight against our nation's #1 and #3 killers: heart disease and stroke.

Thank you so much for your support!~~~

Did you know that more than 1 in 3 Americans have some form of cardiovascular disease? Heart disease kills more women than all forms of cancer combined? And 36,000 babies are born with heart defects each year?

There's an easy way for you to join the fight against America's number 1 killer.

Participate in the North Bay Start! Heart Walk, a fun, event that promotes exercise and raises funds to fight cardiovascular diseases.

Come Walk With Us... Sunday, September 19, 2010, 9:00 am (8:30 am Welcome) The Start! Heart Walk is the single largest income source for the American Heart Association's research, advocacy, and educational programs. Our impact goal is to decrease death and disability from cardiovascular disease and stroke by 25% by 2010.

The North Bay Heart Walk is a non-competitive 1, 2.5, & 5 mile walk/run event which raises awareness and funds in the fight against the Nation's #1 cause of death, cardiovascular disease. There will be children's activities, BBQ lunch, exhibit booths, VIP Tent and Health Fair!

The North Bay Start! Heart Walk is located Howarth Park, 630 Summerfield Road, Santa Rosa California.

Your contribution and participation will support the American Heart Association's work to:

* Put up-to-the-minute research into doctors' hands so they can better prevent and treat heart disease among patients.
* Fund groundbreaking pediatric heart and stroke research.
* Train more than 9 million health professionals and others in emergency cardiovascular care.

Honoring mothers with Team Retuta and raising awareness about heart disease and stroke - the No. 1 and 3 killers in the U.S. Please show your support - join the team, donate, and educate. Visit the webpage where you can make your contribution or join the team.

Together, we can make a big difference in the fight against cardiovascular disease.

Stay healthy and take care of yourselves and family! Thank you!