This year's American HeartWalk to benefit the American Heart Association is set for Saturday, Sept. 18, at Southgate Mall. Participants are encouraged to gather friends, co-workers and relatives to join the walk. Money raised from the walk will be used to support education, community service and research, including the work of a UM faculty researcher and graduate student.
Businesses can show support by sponsoring route signs.
Heart disease and stroke survivors who participate in the walk will be issued red caps that will distinguish them from other walkers. Organizers are looking for such survivors to lead the walk. The Missoula walk is one of many held nationwide throughout the year.