From the Heart...

I'll be posting on this periodically, up until the very day of The Walk.
I am super-excited to be a co-captain for the UMSL Heart Walk Team. This walk, which takes place in the Heart of St. Louis, at Busch Stadium, is the single largest fundraiser for the American Heart Association in our area. Funds raised from this endeavor supports research for people like me (and maybe you!). The walk is free, and will held rain-or-shine, from 7:30-around noon (although I'm told we'll be done between 10-11, there will be booths and plenty of things to see after our walk has finished). This 1-mile walk is preceded by a brief address by none other than Ozzie Smith!
If you aren't able to take a stand and walk with us, please consider making a donation to the American Heart Association.
Links to join the team, or to donate funds, are at end of this e-mail. NOTE: PLEASE PREREGISTER! This will help us keep track of who to expect; UMSL's team will have a specific gathering area at the Stadium. Please let me know if you need any additional information!

JOIN THE TEAM:
Join my team in 3 easy steps:
1)Click on the link below to visit my web page
2)Click the “My Team Page” link
3)Click the “Join our Team” link and follow the prompts to register

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

Together, we can change these statistics! Join me, and then help our team grow by forwarding this email to anyone else who may want to raise funds and make a difference in our community. Thank you, in advance, for your participation.


Follow This Link to visit my personal web page and help me in my efforts to support American Heart Association-MO Greater St. Louis

MAKE A DONATION:


With the click of a mouse you can make a secure, tax-deductible online donation. You will not only be supporting me, you will be funding the fight against the No. 1 killer of Americans. The link below will take you to my personal donation page. If you prefer, you can also mail me a donation directly.

Did you know that heart disease claims the lives of more people than the next 3 leading causes of death combined? Here is how your online donation will help:

-$25 gives 50 people educational materials that teach them how to personally reduce their risk of heart diseases and stroke
-$50 delivers the message of healthy nutrition to elementary school students through lesson plans and activity guides
-$100 allows one hospital to teach its patients, caregivers, and health professionals about the risks of stroke – the nation’s No. 4 killer

Chances are you or someone you know has a connection to heart disease or stroke - forward this message to your friends and family. Thank you, in advance, for your support!http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif

Thank you!

Double your Donation! Matching Gifts are an easy way to increase your donation. If your employer offers a matching gift program, please complete the matching gift form (available from your employer) and submit it to me or your local American Heart Association office. Find out if your employer participates in a matching gifts program by visiting http://www.matchinggifts.com/aha.


Follow This Link to visit my personal web page and help me in my efforts to support American Heart Association-MO Greater St. Louis

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Cassidy Cooley