Please join me for the 2020 Heart Walk
June 10, 2020
— by Dan White, chancellor
UAF has been a longtime supporter of the Fairbanks Heart Walk, and even with all the uncertainty we are facing, the beat must go on.
The Heart Walk is happening Saturday, Aug. 22. While this is different from our usual May walk, I invite you to join me in being a Heart Hero. It is needed now more than ever. Those who are fighting heart disease and stroke are more vulnerable to coronavirus and more likely to develop severe symptoms. With your support today, we can help keep them healthy and safe.
The AHA is investing a minimum of $2.5 million to investigate the cardiovascular implications of coronavirus. They are teaching hospitals and communities how to safely and effectively administer CPR during the coronavirus pandemic. Also, the AHA is helping accelerate the discovery of new drugs to combat COVID-19. We can be a part of this solution.
How can we get involved as a campus community or individual?
- Lead a team. It's easy and it makes a difference. I am hoping we will have at least one team from every college and institute. Click here to register as a UAF team coach and select Start a Team.
- Donate to support a team in your office, department, school, college or institute. Click here to donate to a UAF Heart Walk team of your choice.
- Sign up to walk on Aug. 22. You can register as a university walker by selecting “Join as Individual.”
Heart Walk Bingo is happening now, and someone will be earning an Alaska Airlines round trip ticket! Don’t delay — register for the Fairbanks Heart Walk today!
Thank you for joining me as we step up as leaders for heart health in our community.