Lifestyle Change Award winner to be named at McLean County Heart Walk

Posted on September 18, 2015

*Saturday’s walk will be held in Uptown Normal. (WJBC File Photo)*

By Andy Dahn

BLOOMINGTON – The winner of The American Heart Association and Four Seasons Health Club’s Lifestyle Change Award will be recognized at the McLean County Heart Walk on Saturday.

Communications Director for the American Heart Association Carrie Skogsberg said the award will be given to one member of the community who has displayed healthy behaviors that lower their risk of heart disease or stroke.

“We’ve actually narrowed it down to four finalists,” Skogsberg said. “Those finalists are up on the Four Seasons Facebook page, so you can go on there and read about them. We will then recognize the winner who the committee chose on Saturday.”

The committee will be made up of members of the American Heart Association and the Four Seasons Health Club. Skogsberg explained what else to expect at the event, which will be held in Uptown Normal.

“Community vendors will be there having heart healthy food,” said Skogsberg. “There will also be kids activities, fitness demonstrations and all kinds of information for how you can become heart healthy.”

A Fan Favorite Award will also be given out at Saturday’s walk to the nominee who receives the most likes, shares and comments on their Facebook photo.

Andy Dahn can be reached at [email protected].

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