Mountaire Farms executive to chair Heart Walk Nov. 5
The American Heart Association, devoted to a world of healthier lives for all, announced its 2023 Southern Delaware Heart Walk chair will be Catherine M. Bassett, director of communications for Mountaire Farms, the nation’s fourth-largest poultry company.
The Heart Walk will take place at 10:30 a.m., Sunday, Nov. 5, at the Rehoboth Beach Bandstand. Funds raised will support the American Heart Association, whose mission is to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives in Delaware and throughout the country.
To register, go to heart.org/SouthernDEWalk.
“At Mountaire Farms, we care deeply about the health of our employees and our community, and I am honored to serve as chair of the Southern Delaware Heart Walk,” Bassett said. “With the help of the American Heart Association, we’ve been able to provide important training to employees in hands-only CPR and provide blood pressure cuffs for employees to monitor their health at home. We are proud that every dollar raised through the Heart Walk will fight heart disease and stroke, and help save lives.”
The 2023 Southern Delaware Heart Walk is an opportunity for participants to walk in honor of those who suffer from heart disease and stroke, and to raise funds for vital research, hands-only CPR training, medical breakthroughs and more.
Heart disease is the nation's No. 1 cause of death, claiming nearly a million American lives each year, more than all forms of cancer combined. Stroke is the No. 5 cause of death in the U.S., the No. 3 cause of death in Delaware, and a leading cause of long-term disability.
The Heart Walk encourages Delawareans to make healthy choices including proper nutrition and adding physical activities, such as walking, to their daily routine. This is especially important for those living in communities where 78% of the population does not consume enough fruits and vegetables, and 25% report being inactive.
“We are thrilled to have Cathy Bassett serve as chair of the 2023 Southern Delaware Heart Walk,” said Shabool Henry, American Heart Association Delaware executive director. “With Cathy’s leadership, we are confident we will achieve the goals for our Heart Walk, which support the advancement of transformational research as well as educational programs in our local community.”
Mountaire Farms is a proud local sponsor of the 2023 Southern Delaware Heart Walk. Bayhealth is the Premier Signature Sponsor and Beebe Healthcare is the Signature Sponsor.
The 2023 Southern Delaware Heart Walk will feature a 3-mile walk in Rehoboth Beach and a 1-mile survivor route. The event highlights information on heart health and stroke prevention, sponsor tables with resources and giveaways, healthy fruit and snacks, and live entertainment.
