The American Heart Association is partnering with the University to raise money for research and education on cardiovascular disease during the AHA Heart Walk.
Rebecca Fontenot, director of the AHA Heart Walk, said the AHA Heart Walk is a day of celebration after a month-long campaign that raise funds for cardiovascular research.
Getting on the Field is an incentive to participate in the fundraiser that allows the winning students, faculty and staff the opportunity to be at Tiger Stadium while the Tigers warm up for the game against Auburn University on Oct. 14. Winners from each category also receive a football signed by LSU coach Ed Orgeron.
“All donations raised locally stay here in the Capital Area to fund lifesaving research and education,” Fontenot said. “Cardiovascular disease is largely preventable by making healthier lifestyle choices such as your diet, physical activity and choosing not to smoke. College students have a great opportunity to make those changes now and hopefully prevent any cardiovascular complications in the future.”
The Capital Area Heart Walk will be held April 7 at the LSU Old Front Line.
Fundraising ends Oct. 6. Winners will be notified Oct. 9. To sign up, visit www.capitalareaheartwalk.org.