Neil Holzman to chair Southern Delaware Heart Walk Oct. 21

Neil Holzman, founder and president of Mustard Research Ltd., will serve as chair of the 2017 Southern Delaware Heart Walk. Holzman is also an executive at Sterling Payment Technologies. The walk will be held Saturday, Oct. 21, at Delaware Technical Community College in Georgetown. The heart walk supports the American Heart Association, whose mission is to build healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke.

Holzman has spent over 20 years providing consulting services and investing in emerging technology ventures. During the last 15 years, he has served nonprofit organizations in both board governance and executive director roles.

"We are thrilled to have Neil Holzman's leadership as the chair of the 2017 Southern Delaware Heart Walk," said Stephanie Manning Roash, executive director, American Heart Association in Delaware. "Neil is living our mission of heart-healthy living and working to advance our initiatives in our local community."

Heart disease is the nation's No. 1 killer, claiming nearly a million American lives a year, more than all forms of cancer combined. Stroke is the No. 5 killer and the leading cause of long-term disability.

"I am honored to lead the Southern Delaware Heart Walk events this year. In addition to raising vital funds for heart disease, and stroke research and education, the Heart Walk is a fun family event and engages companies to promote healthy lifestyles for adults and children," said Holzman.

Last year's event raised $107,000, and this year's event goal is $150,000. The heart walk is nationally sponsored by Subway. Local sponsors include Beebe Healthcare, Cadbury Senior Lifestyles and Fulton Bank.

The American Heart Association is the nation's oldest and largest voluntary organization dedicated to fighting heart disease and stroke.