Because heart disease is the number one killer of Americans, this event encourages exercise as part of a heart-healthy lifestyle. It is the American Heart Association’s (AHA) signature fundraising affair, in which the proceeds from more than 1,500 local walkers from businesses, schools, organizations, family, and friends, as well as people across the country raise funding for lifesaving research, educational programs and advocacy component of the AHA.
Teams of businesses or organizations are encouraged to participate. A team is comprised of 15 or more registered walkers or runners. Another way to support the Heart Walk is to become a sponsor by providing donations.
To register online, or join one of the College of Medicine or Health System teams, visit the Heart Walk Website at the following address - www.algulfcoastheartwalk.org.
1. Click “Register” at the top of the page and then “I Agree”
2. Click “Join a Team”
3. Select “University of South Alabama”
4. Scroll down to find a team and Click “Join Team”
5. Fill in all necessary information and remember to write down your username and password for future logins
Free USA Health System walk t-shirts will be given to all who join our team and walk.
For additional information about the USA Physicians Group team, contact Paul Taylor at (251) 470-1682 or ptaylor@southalabama.edu.
