(l-r) Dr. Melissa Frank-Alston, Vice President for Instruction and Student Services, Sudie Langford and Patricia Rinker, Regional Directors of the Southeast Affiliate of the American Heart Association.

Augusta Technical College held a kick-off for the Augusta Heart Walk on Thursday, August 10th at 3:00 p.m. in the 600 Building Auditorium. The Augusta Heart Walk is sponsored by the American Heart Association. Staff from the Augusta Metro Area of the American Heart Association provided information regarding creating a team for this event. Balloons, prizes and refreshments, including our own “Augusta Tech” cake, were available.

The Heart Walk is the American Heart Association’s premier walking event. This nationwide, non-competitive event brings together participants of all ages from throughout the community. Walkers raise money by asking friends, family, business associates and co-workers to sponsor them. Teams are formed from companies and organizations in the Augusta area. Each team has a Team Captain who is responsible for recruiting ten or more walkers. Each walker is asked to raise a minimum of $100. Walkers collect donations from friends, family, and co-workers prior to the event. Walker who fulfill their commitments to raise a minimum of $100 will receive a Heart Walk T-shirt. Participants who raise $150 or more are eligible or additional incentive prizes.

Date: Saturday, October 21, 2006
Location: Augusta State University
Length: Approximately 3 miles (The Walk is non-competitive and will include water stations.)