Boost your health and support research at the American Heart Association Heart Walk Oct. 7

From: Hokie Wellness

The New River Valley Heart Association Walk will be held Saturday, Oct. 7, at 10 a.m. Virginia Tech has been a longtime sponsor and supporter of the event.

The 1.5-mile walk (or 5K run) begins at Bisset Park, 49 Berkley Williams Drive, in Radford. Check-in time is 9:30. Bryan Garey, vice president for Human Resources, is serving as Virginia Tech’s co-chair for the walk.

Individuals can join a team, join as an individual, or create a team from their co-workers or friends. Each walker or team secures sponsors before the event. Once you register, you will receive weekly emails on how to participate in online challenges.

 If you are interested in participating in a team, choose a team from the Virginia Tech Heart Walk page and then select “Join this team.”

To sponsor a team or individual, select the name on the Heart Walk page and then choose either “Donate” or “Donate to a team member.”

Activities include a warm up, refreshments, team photos, and a pooch parade.

Information, team registration, and more are available at the Virginia Tech Heart Walk page. Questions may be directed to Hokie Wellness at hokiewellness@vt.edu.

Volunteers are needed for this year's New River Valley Heart Walk! For more information, review the volunteer flyer for role information and perks. Sign up using the QR code on the flyer or by using the volunteer registration link.