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January 23, 2020                                                                                                                                               AngelBiasatti@mhd.com
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Step out for Heart Health with Methodist Mansfield’s Run with Heart
Half Marathon, 5K and one-mile walk benefitting a new cardiac rehabilitation center
 
MANSFIELD – Saturday, Jan. 25, we will celebrate those living a heart-healthy lifestyle and those who’ve survived heart disease. Hundreds of runners from across North Texas will lace up their shoes for a the Run with Heart half marathon, 5K, or one-mile fun run/walk to raise awareness of heart disease prevention. It is also a time to honor those who have lost their battle with heart disease.
Runners can choose from a chip-timed half marathon, 5K, or one-mile family fun run/walk. All events for the seventh annual Run with Heart begin at Methodist Mansfield and travel through the city of Mansfield. Join us for a warm-up provided by Methodist Mansfield’s physical medicine department before the race, face painting by students of Jack and Jill of America, and balloon animals from Timber View High School. The half marathon begins at 7:30 a.m., 1 mile at 7:45 a.m. and 5K at 8:10 a.m. After the race, participants will enjoy heart-healthy food, fun music, and awards ceremony. Everyone is invited to participate, even if you only want to walk or run at your own pace and do not wish to be timed. Volunteers are also needed. Register on line at MansfieldRunWithHeart.org.
Event proceeds will benefit a new cardiac rehabilitation center at the hospital. Community leaders supporting the event and serving on the steering committee include city of Mansfield Mayor David Cook; Mansfield City Manager Clayton Chandler; Randall Canedy, president of Frost Bank in Mansfield and Methodist Mansfield Community Advisory Board; Bill Coppola, Ph.D., president Tarrant County College Southeast Campus and Methodist Mansfield Community Advisory Board Member;  Rev. David Alexander, senior pastor of First United Methodist Church in Mansfield and Methodist Mansfield Community Advisory Board; Juan Fresquez, president Methodist Mansfield; Jary Ganske, vice president of Methodist Midlothian; Michael Klein, director of manufacturing for Klein Tools; John Phillips, President of Methodist Dallas; Rob Schulz, president of Schulz Wealth; Glenn Smith, president and CEO of Mouser Electronics; Michael Van Amburgh, president of Valuation Associates, Inc.; and Dr. Jim Vaszauskas, former superintendent of Mansfield ISD, and chair Methodist Mansfield Advisory Board.
Event sponsors include American Carton Company, Cardiology Partners, Kindred Healthcare, Klein Tools, Mouser Electronics, Surgical Associates of Mansfield and US Anesthesia Partners. The t-shirt sponsor is Juan Gavalda, MD; Salvador V. Gavalda, and family; and Accent Podiatry Associates. The Finish Zone sponsors are First Methodist Mansfield and Darien Bradford, MD. Packet Pick-up sponsors is Lifetime Fitness. The Water Stop sponsor is Tarrant County College Southeast Campus. Mile sponsors are Frost Bank, Haynes and Boone, LLP, and VAVA Inc. Run with Heart Supporter is El Primo. Food Sponsors is Market Street, and Media sponsor is Living Magazine. The event is facilitated by Cox Racing Services.
 
Note to Editor: Photo available at www.MansfieldRunwithHeart.org.

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