Just days remain until Heartbeat of Toledo’s second annual “Crawl, Stroll, and Walk for Heartbeat” planned for Saturday, September 14, 2013, at Lourdes University. Registration opens that morning at 8:30 and the walk begins at 9. Event sponsors for the walk are LaValley, LaValley, Todak and Schaefer Co., LPA, and Jim & Mary Pope. The walk will be held rain or shine.
The two-mile walk is free and open to both individuals and teams wishing to participate. “To join us you can just show up that morning,” says Pat Todak, executive director. “If you prefer, you can still register online through our website, www.heartbeatoftoledo.org and select the Give to Heartbeat page” notes Pat Todak, executive director. “On that page you’ll see a button to select that will take you to our walk page.”
Heartbeat’s goal is to raise $30,000 at this year’s walk. “We are hoping to open an office in East Toledo to better serve the needs of women and their families who live in that area,” Mrs. Todak says.
The walk will be accompanied by a fun-filled morning of activities including music, food, clowns, and face painting. New this year will be awards recognizing teams for their creative efforts in dress and team name as well as awards for team and individuals who raise the most money for Heartbeat.
Heartbeat is a pregnancy help center whose mission is to be the best source of information and support for women facing pregnancies and to help moms, dads, and babies in need. For more information on the walk, as well as any other resources Heartbeat offers, call 419-241-9131 or go to their website, www.heartbeatoftoledo.org. Appointments can be made by calling 419-241-9131.
