Saturday morning brought sunny skies with temps in the low 60s, perfect for the annual HEART WALK on the campus of St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital. Over 1,000 walkers participated, and pushed the contributions over the $140,000 mark. That's $5,000 more than the original goal.

The Heart Associations Vice President of Development Erin Link told NewsRadio WGNS, "Thanks to all our walkers, donors and volunteers who accepted the challenge to help fight heart disease and stroke. In addition to the walk, individuals had an opportunity to visit the many information displays and learn ways to live a healthier life and also learn what to do when someone has a heart attack or a stroke."

Saint Thomas Registered Nurse Kim Saar said that her heart patients are getting younger . . .

2017 Event Chair Jeffrey Woods, who is the CEO of TrustPoint Hospital, said the public accepted the challenge and met this year's goal of $145,000 to help fight heart disease and stroke."

WGNS broadcasts from the Heart Walk throughout the morning:

The Heart Walk was at 9:00 o'clock Saturday morning, September 9, 2017. However, at 8:00AM educational booths and health related vendors shared information with those visiting the 2017 Heart Walk at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital. Here are some of the "live" interviews WGNS conducted with those at this year's Heart Walk, next to the hospital's Seton Building. As you listen, keep in mind that these interviews were broadcast on the radio prior to the 9:00AM heart walk.

Information

American Heart Association Vice President of Development Erin Link tells WGNS' listeners about the importance of the 2017 Rutherford Heart Walk.

Cardiac Rehab

St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital Cardiac Rehab Nurse Sheila Wood shares the life changing work offered by our local hospital.

Weight Loss

Murfreesboro Medical Clinic's Phoebe Wilkins shares ways to improve your health and reduce heart attack and stroke risks.

Hands Only CPR

Carl Dagle told how "Hands Only CPR" should be used while waiting for trained first responders to arrive.

Dr. Remembers His Stroke

Mark, a local neurologist, shared what he was feeling while having a stroke.