CSU Future Teachers Participate in Heart Walk

By Franny Garrett

Saturday, September 26, CSU future teachers participated in The Lowcountry Heartwalk. The event began downtown Charleston in front of the South Carolina Aquarium. The Future Teachers Society rose over $500 to donate to the American Heart Association. This money goes towards the education and advocacy so Americans can live longer, healthier lives. Since more than 910,000 Americans die every year from heart disease and stroke, it is important to educate people in what they can do to prevent these diseases. This year, the AHA raised $370,781 and donations are still coming in. The goal for this year was $575,000.

When asked, “Why did you participate in the Lowcountry Heartwalk?” Katie Bowman, junior, stated, “I participated in the heart walk to represent FTS. We also wanted to support Dr. Putman who is a survivor of two heart surgery.” Many students enjoyed participating in the heart walk and look forward to it next year.

Pictured below are CSU Future Teachers with Dr. Cynthia Putman, a heart disease survivor and organizer for the university’s group.

For more information go to the Low Country Heart Walk website: http://www.startlowcountrysc.org/.

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   Cynthia Putman says:

   October 6, 2009 at 3:59 pm

   I love all of you in FTS and truly was moved by your support. Thank you!