As Co-Chairmen of this year’s Heart Walk, we want to personally thank you for your fundraising efforts. Because of your support, we raised more than $900,000 for heart disease-related research, education and programs in our community! We consider this an investment in our own future, as well as the health and well-being of our families and friends. And, at the same time, we are helping the thousands of patients and residents that we treat nationwide. In Mortenson Dental Partners, Kids Dentistree and Braces Braces Braces offices across the country, we care for many people who deal with heart-related issues. Because of this, we know firsthand the tremendous effect these diseases can have on patients, residents and their family members. Mortenson Dental Partners was the local Presenting Sponsor for the 2015 American Heart Association’s Kentuckiana Heart Walk. We know that by sup-porting the walk, we are promoting exercise as part of a heart-healthy lifestyle. Cardiovascular disease is our nation's No. 1 killer, claiming more than 930,000 American lives a year - more than the next five leading causes of death combined. You probably know someone suffering from heart disease, stroke or other cardiovascular disease. Most of us do. To help these people - and to help protect our loved ones - we were proud to be involved. Thank you again for participating in this year’s event. This walk was a great way for us all to demonstrate the commitment of living a heart-healthy lifestyle. Regards, Dr. William Engilman Steve James Mortenson Family Dental

A very special thank you from our Heart Walk Chairmen, Dr. William Engilmen and Steve James

$913,737 TOP 10 KENTUCKIANA COMPANIES

Kentuckiana Heart Walk

LIFESTYLE Change Award WINNER

LIFESTYLE Change Award WINNER

LIFESTYLE Change Award WINNER

LIFESTYLE Change Award WINNER

Bryan Ballard

Jeff Backus

Dawn Johnson

Lorie McIntyre

Since the lost of his wife in 2014, Bryan made a decision to change his unhealthy lifestyle. He has ridden himself of sleep apnea, lowered his blood pressure, and lost over 100lbs. But the biggest benefit has been his mental health—he is confident and no longer feels the need to use food as an emotional crutch.

In 2014 Jeff collapsed in Cherokee Park while training for a 5k run. A nearby nurse and EMS crew were able to stabilize Jeff. But after his collapse, Jeff underwent double bypass surgery. Since his surgery Jeff completed his first 5k last October and completed his first 10k a few days before the anniversary of his cardiac arrest. Now Jeff is helping others find their path to wellness.

Dawn started her lifestyle changes at work as a member in an office “Biggest Loser” contest. She decided to enhance her diet, exercise regiment, and set goals to reduce her need for blood pressure and blood sugar medication. Over the past 7 months, Dawn has lost 78lbs, reduced her blood pressure from “high” to “normal” and reduced her blood sugar levels to “normal”.

At the age of 40, Lorie weighed 300lbs and had a poor diet and exercise regimen. After being prescribed blood pressure medicine, Lorie decided to rid herself of the need for medication all together. It started with daily walks, and 6 years later she is a member of 2 gyms, an accomplished Triple Crown Marathon and Mini Marathon runner, and a total weight loss of 100lbs.

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Merrill

Lynch

Team

D.N.A. Daniel and

Nicole’s Army

Mended

Hearts Chapter 11

Team

Steve

Travis

McMillen

Family

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Friends

$16,915 $8,054 $5,945 $4,918 $4,140

Congratulations to all of our Community Teams for a successful

year! You raised over $89,000!

TOP 5 COMMUNITY TEAMS

Mortenson Family Dental—$134,330

Kindred Healthcare—$74,187

KentuckyOne Health—$58,095

University of Louisville—$51,303

Clark Memorial Hospital—$32,659

The Sullivan University System—$13,280

American Heart Association—$13,623

Floyd Memorial Hospital—$11,489

American Commercial Lines—$11,481

Baptist Health—$26,717

Heart Walk t-shirts, prize certificates and awards will be ready for pick up on

November 18th from 3pm-6pm at the American Heart Association office!

T-shirts will be awarded to participants who raised $100 or more individually. Prize certificates begin at $250 level AND remember, awards will not be ordered for participants who elected to decline prizes.

All totals pulled on 10-16-2015

Anna Colt & 2015 Heart Walk King and Queen

2015 Top Walkers

The dollars you raised will go towards health programs that aim to educate and prevent heart-risking habits, and promote healthy hearts in Kentuckiana!

Thank you to our Top Walkers for raising $1,000 or more for the American Heart Association. This accomplishment is no small feat!

What is happening in kyana

New heart screenings for newborns The American Heart Association’s activity in Kentucky’s capital has led to heart healthcare starting at birth. A Senate Bill recently signed by Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear now enforces newborn health screenings to include congenial heart diseases. Congenial heart diseases are the most common birth defect, and are found to be the leading cause of infant death related to birth defects. Of these screenings, pulse oximetry testing was included. The American Heart Association is making it a nationwide goal to include this low-cost, non-invasive newborn screening as a mandatory piece of infant healthcare before the child is released from the hospital for the first time. By including the pulse oximetry screening in hospitals statewide, Kentucky has increased the infant congenial heart disease survival rate about 85%. The American Heart Association is proud of Kentucky for their advances in heart health monitoring, and thankful for the support we receive from local community leaders. We hope to continue to push big-impact initiatives like these in Kentucky, Indiana, and beyond.

Anna Kaelin and Colt Cogan are congenital heart disease survivors who were crowned King and Queen of the Kentuckiana Heart Walk! We want to

thank Anna and Colt for your willingness to share your story of survival with the

community!

Dr. Jessie Adams David Aebersold LaDonna Allen James Allsopp Melia Banet Eric Bednar Darlene Bell Stacie Blunk Dr. Roberto Bolli Chris Book Emily Bowyer Krystal Bronson Britney Brown Carl Brown Rebecca Burkhead Holly Bussey Rachel Carlock Mark Carter Chrisea Chosta Sheri Clark Shannon Cogan Carolyn Coleman Marsden Connolly Julie Cook Sophia Coots Florence Crawford Kathy Day Laura Defazio Janine Dewey Victoria and Paul Diaz Sharlene Dillander Sara Dowell Jessica Dozier

Drs. Kelli and David Dunn Patrick Edlin Dan Eichenberger Sonya Elam Dr. William Engilman Brittany Fey Michaela Frank Dr. Robert Fuchs Joe Fuller Donna Glisson Nicole Goodin Steven Goodman Joan Gould Kendra Grubb Carol Guilfoyle Vicki Hall Katie Hayden Shawn Heilman Jerry Henderson Becky Hill Claire Hirt Kim Hite Cory Hoehn John Hollander Amanda Hornback Jan Hyland Steve James Jill Johnson LaKiesha Jones Regan Judd Keisha Kaelin Patricia Kasse

Ruby Keith-Lichtefeld Johnna Kendall Andy Kim Bob Kleehamer Joanie Kleier Alli Koopman Michelle Kopp Don Kupper Joshua Lakes Sandy Larimore Christy Lee Andrew Lenneman Jennifer Liter Shawn Loving Karen Lozado Tom McGee Dr. Wayne and Sue Mortenson Sean Muldoon Randy Napier Kristen Nicholson Missy Norris Mary Orr Jeff Owen Martin Padgett December Parker Jerri Passo Paul Perkins Patty Pitts Barbara Popp Leo Post Kelly Putty Christy Rafferty

Dr. Steven Raible Huston Reinle Kathy Renbarger Margo Rippy Cassandra Rosbury Ashley Ross Stephanie Rowan Cindi Royster Dr. Henry Sadlo Stephen Schulz Cathy Smith Shauna Smith Glenn Smith Linda Stansbury Steve Stragand Glenn Sullivan Caitlin Sutherland Tabatha Toomey Stacy Travis Steve Travis Erica Visconti Thomas Wagner Jose Watlington Bonnie Weck April Wilkerson Marcus Woods Brian Yanofchick Jason Zachariah

Top Five Fundraisers

1. Chris Book—$16,515

2. Jason Zachariah—$15,850

3. Steve James—$11,200

4. Margo Rippy—$10,500

5. LaDonna Allen—$10,240

Merrill Lynch

Kindred Healthcare

Mortenson Family Dental

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2015 Healthy family training camp—November 15th at 12pm Registration is now open for the Healthy Family Training Camp at the KFC

Yum! Center

Join AHA and UofL student athletes for a fun afternoon of educational activites,

sports demonstrations, health screenings, games, prizes and more!

Bring your family and learn helpful tips for how to live a heart heathly lifestyle!

Open to elementary age children and their parents/gaurdians.

SPACE IS LIMITED, SO REGISTER TODAY: WWW.GETFIT2015.ORG

The American Heart Association has set its eyes on a new prize for Louisville and Kentuckiana: Healthy vending machines options. For the 2015-2016 Public Policy Agenda, the American Heart Association has added advocacy for healthy eating in and out of the home. A new initiative to raise Louisville Metro vending machine snacks to meet AHA, GSA, HHS and NANA guidelines is underway. This change would make a big impact in schools, public venues, the workplace, and more.

Healthy vending initiatives for kyana

A special thank you to our corporate sponsors!

ABC, 123, CPR? AHA Aims to bring cpr into Kentucky high schools

With all the American Heart Association has done with previous fundraising dollars, what’s next? The answer? Educating all high school students on proper CPR executions. Over half of the United States has already implemented this standard into their high school health programs, and Kentucky is behind the ball. The state of Indiana recently added the policy, which took effect during the 2014-2015 school year. Indiana is also one of the select states in which this course is fully funded by the state, schools have no required dues to offer the training. The bill to enact this policy includes that students receive CPR and AED training, complete with a “hands-on” learning approach. Currently, the bill has been introduced to Kentucky’s lawmakers, and implementation is just around the corner. The American Heart Association has helped successfully incorporate this bill nationwide, and with a few states left, it’s crunch time!

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This past year, the American Heart Association introduced a new program to the Louisville market: Teaching Gardens. As a tool to help educate youth in regards to nutrition, gardening, and cooking, Teaching Gardens offer a school the opportunity to let students grow while growing plants. All materi-als needed for the garden are provided by the American Heart Association, and the school has a designated Planting Day for all students! This year in Louisville, the American Heart Association introduced the Teaching Gardens to Goldsmith Elementary, and Brandeis Elementary. The two schools, after a spring and summer of planting, nutrition education, and students getting their hands dirty, recently celebrated with a Harvest Day Celebration. Both Goldsmith and Brandeis are also happy celebrate the Teaching Gardens because students who are healthy are proven to have higher academic performance.

Although the work can get a little dirty, it’s clear that the American Heart Association is making progress here in Louisville. We thank you for your donations, and hope to continue our local youth involvement with programs like Teaching Gardens.

Louisville elementary students get their hands dirty But mom would approve

Congratulations

to Mortenson Dental Partners for being the first company to raise over