There is still time to sign up to join the UNMC/Nebraska Medicine team for the American Heart Association’s 2016 Heart Walk this Saturday. The event will be held rain or shine.
Employees can sign up here to participate and make an optional donation at the event.
UNMC and Nebraska Medicine are sponsors of this year’s walk, and UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D., is honorary chair for the event.
Watch Dr. Gold talk about his WHY, his motivation for being honorary chair of the event.
The event will be held at Miller’s Landing, 151 Freedom Park Road.
Events include:
- 7 a.m : Heart Walk Village opens
- 8 a.m.: Kids Heart Challenge
- 9 a.m.: Opening ceremonies
- 9:30 a.m.: Official start of the Heart Walk
The Heart Walk isn’t just a walk, Dr. Gold said. “It is an important part of bettering the health and wellness of our community.”