BANGOR – More than 500 northeastern Maine residents are expected participate in the American Heart Association’s Start! Heart Walk on Saturday, Oct. 25, at Husson University.
The annual event raises money to fight heart disease and stroke. It begins at 8:30 a.m. with breakfast and pre-walk ceremonies. Participants will choose a 1-, 2-, 3- or 4-mile walk route before returning for lunch and closing ceremonies. The noncompetitive walk includes teams of employees from local companies along with friends and family members of all ages.
Children are encouraged to wear Halloween costumes and will be able to pick up trick-or-treat bags along the walk route. They also will be able to enjoy a bounce house, pumpkin decorating, face painting and other activities. For participating dogs, treats and water will be provided along the route.
This year’s fundraising goal at the Bangor event is $93,500. Last year, more than 1 million walkers raised more than $106 million in 425 Start! Heart Walks across the country.
For information on participating in the walk, call the American Heart Association at 800-937-0944 or visit walk.americanheart.org.
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