Vol. 19, No. 36

July 20, 2000

Heart Walk seeks walkers, captains for Sept. 10 event

The University is once again participating in the American Heart Association's Heart Walk to be held on Sunday, Sept. 10, at the Riverfront Walkway in Wilmington. Each year, companies compete to raise funds to be used in the fight against heart disease, and in 1999 UD was the sixth highest team fundraiser. The University is looking for employees who are willing to solicit friends, coworkers, neighbors and others for pledges (no minimum required) and then complete the 3.1 mile walk. Prizes will be awarded depending on how much money individuals raise. YouDee will be on hand to help cheer on participants. Heart captains also are needed to recruit eight to 10 other walkers, who can be family members, coworkers, UD friends or colleagues. Team captain packets with materials and details are available. Any UD employee who needs more information or who is interested in participating in the walk or becoming a team captain should send e-mail to Marianne Carter at [mcarter @udel.edu] or call her at 831-1109.