The American Heart Association and Richmond Heart Walk Healthy for Good sponsor, Molina Healthcare, will honor someone who has made healthy lifestyle changes at this year’s Richmond Heart Walk on Saturday, October 19 at Innsbrook.
Nominations opened on August 1 for the Richmond Lifestyle Change Award, which will recognize someone who has taken active steps to better their heart and brain health. The winner will be recognized on stage at the Richmond Heart Walk this fall.
The award winner will be selected based on their actions to pursue better health in response to a diagnosis or heart event, a family history, or how their health was impacting their quality of life.
- Increased physical activity
- Adopted healthier eating habits or a weight loss plan
- Stopped smoking or vaping
- Created a plan for managing blood pressure, cholesterol or blood sugar
- Learned their family’s heart/brain health history and personal risk factors to manage their health
Richmond American Heart Association Executive Director, Michelle Nostheide, said that this list of examples was not all inclusive, and people with other stories of healthy change are encouraged to self-nominate.
“We are looking for individuals who have inspired others by their own pursuit of better health, and we want to tell their story. We know how hard it is to recognize risk factors, start a plan and stick to it to create lasting change – and we want to raise those people up and celebrate them,” said Nostheide.
Nominations for the Richmond Heart Walk Lifestyle Change Awards will be open until September 30. Visit this link to submit your nomination today.
For more information about the Richmond Heart Walk, please visit RichmondVAHeartWalk.org.