September 11, 2004 - Burbank ANC volunteers for 2004 Heart Walk LA.

What is Heart Walk LA? A fundraising event that empowers everyone in the community to help save lives. During the week of September 11th more than 15,000 people will come together at five locations in LA County to raise funds to benefit the lifesaving research and education programs of the American Heart Association. The association's mission is to fight the No.1 and No. 3 killers in America - heart disease and stroke. Each event features a 5K Walk, plus an exciting Wellness Festival that includes: · Kid Zone · Pet Zone* · Free Food · Giveaways · Health Screenings · Music · Fun!

Quick Facts About Heart Disease and Stroke

• Cardiovascular disease is America's #1 killer, claiming more lives than the next seven causes combined (including cancer).
• Every 33 seconds, someone dies from Cardiovascular disease.
• 61.8 million Americans have some form of Cardiovascular Disease
• Annually, almost 150,000 Americans under the age of 65 die from CVD.
• About 40,000 babies are born each year with congenital cardiovascular defects.
• Americans will pay about 352 billion in 2003 for CVD medical costs and disability.
• Every year since 1984, CVD has claimed the lives of more women than men.
• A stroke occurs every 45 seconds (700,000 Americans per year).
• Every 3 minutes someone dies from stroke.
• Stroke is responsible for every 1 in 14 deaths.
• Americans will pay about $51 billion in 2003 for stroke medical costs and disability. For every 10 deaths from stroke 6 are women and 4 are men.