Inova Loudoun Hospital’s 2nd Annual Community Heart Walk and 5K Fun Run

Inova Heart and Vascular Institute – Schaufeld Family Heart Center at Inova Loudoun Hospital to Hold 2nd Annual Community Heart Walk and 5K Fun Run in Support of the American Heart Association

Leesburg, VA — Hundreds of walkers and families are expected at the Inova Heart and Vascular Institute – Schaufeld Family Heart Center’s 2nd annual Community Heart Walk and 5K Fun Run to raise money for the American Heart Association. The event will take place on Saturday, October 21, 2017 from 7:30 – 10 a.m. at the Evergreen Sports Complex, 19623 Evergreen Mills Road, Leesburg. Bring the whole family; the kids’ zone will feature a moon bounce, bubble soccer, face painting, glitter tattoos, live music, and more.

Pets are not permitted on campus.

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women – as a nation, but also locally in Loudoun County. An estimated 735,000 Americans suffer from a heart attack each year. Help change this by walking and raising funds for the Heart Walk.

The Inova Heart and Vascular Institute – Schaufeld Family Heart Center’s mission is to build healthier lives, free of cardiovascular disease and stroke.

This event is free of charge and open to the public. Those who make a minimum $35 donation will receive a race shirt, while supplies last.

Join or support the heart walk!

To register or donate, please visit www.inova.org/LoudounHeartWalk

WHAT:

• 5K Fun Run
• Heart Walk
• Kids’ Zone

WHEN:

Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017

7:30 a.m.       Registration

8 a.m.            5K Fun Run (cross country course, strollers are not recommended)

8:30 a.m.       Heart Walk

8-10 a.m.       Kids’ Zone

WHERE:

Evergreen Sports Complex

19623 Evergreen Mills Rd., Leesburg

WHO:

The community is encouraged to join Inova Loudoun Hospital doctors, nurses, staff, family and friends for a fun-filled morning while supporting an amazing cause – building healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke.

Media Contact: Reneé Brohard, APR, 540-454-3493

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Inova Loudoun Hospital, serving Loudoun County for over 100 years, is part of Inova, a not-for-profit healthcare system based in Northern Virginia that consists of hospitals and other health services, including emergency- and urgent-care centers, home care, nursing homes, mental health and blood donor services, and wellness classes. Governed by a voluntary board of community members, Inova’s mission is to improve the health of the diverse community it serves through excellence in patient care, education and research. Visit us on the web at www.inova.org/ilh.

About Inova
Inova is a global leader in personalized health, which leverages precision medicine to predict, prevent and treat disease, enabling individuals to live longer, healthier lives. At Inova, we serve more than 2 million people each year from throughout the Washington, DC, metro area and beyond.

We are shaping the future of health through our integrated network of hospitals, primary and specialty care practices, emergency and urgent care centers, outpatient services and destination institutes.  Our commitment to health and wellness is further reflected in our sustainable practices. Inova is home to world-class researchers, expert medical specialists and renowned scientists, who are driving innovation to improve patient care, prevent disease and promote wellness. For more information, visit inova.org, or find Inova on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.