25th Annual Roanoke Regional Heart Walk
The 25th Annual Roanoke Regional Heart Walk took place on October 20, 2018 at River’s Edge Park. It was a great fall day filled with fun and camaraderie as we walked to support the American Heart Association's important work toward prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease. Our own Steve Arner was the chair for this milestone event, and he and Mike Abbott helped to kick-off the festivities.
Sporting bright red T-shirts with our Cardiovascular Institute logo, over 100 Carilion Clinic walkers participated in the event. Our 52 team captains did an awesome job of coordinating participation – with over $31,000 raised, our contributions were the highest since 2007. Kelly Mentkow’s Cardiac Rehab Roanoke Team led the way with over $5,000 raised!
Our top teams:
| Department | Captain | Total |
| Cardiac Rehab | Kelly Mentkow | $ 5,739 |
| CFMH | Clarice Goulart | $ 2,405 |
| Clinical Research | Tina Bryant | $ 2,115 |
| VP CVI | Mike Abbott | $ 2,085 |
| ED Admin. | Stephanie Plogger | $ 1,600 |
| VOR | Meredith Watts | $ 1,485 |
| CSICU | Karen Bird | $ 1,286 |
| 8S PCU | Melissa Kesterson | $ 1,060 |
THANK YOU, team captains and walkers, for your support and COMMITMENT to the cardiovascular health of our commUNITY!
Michael Abbott - Vice President Cardiovascular Institute
