The Rutherford Heart Walk is set to take place at Middle Tennessee Medical Center on Saturday, September 14, 2013.

The annual event is a major fundraiser for the American Heart Association, and funds go to vital research, public health programs and community education about the no. 1 killer of Americans, cardiovascular disease. This year’s Rutherford Heart Walk fundraising goal is $100,000.

David Hoke, president of The Hoke Company, will lead the effort as chair of the event. This year’s Heart Walk honoree is Sandra Miller, General Manager of the DoubleTree Hotel in Murfreesboro.

Teams can register and set their fundraising goals at www.rutherfordheartwalk.org. There is no registration fee.

The Heart Walk is part of the American Heart Association’s My Heart. My Life. platform, encouraging Americans to get physically active and eat a healthy diet as steps toward a heart-healthy lifestyle and improved health of the community. Up to 80% of cardiovascular disease is preventable.

The Heart Walk is nationally sponsored by Subway Restaurants and Jenny Craig.

The Rutherford County My Heart. My Life. cause platform sponsor is Saint Thomas Heart at Middle Tennessee Medical Center.

Top local sponsors include Backer EHP, Lamar Advertising, Murfreesboro Medical Clinic, MidSouth Bank, Tri-Star Title/Ole South Properties and WKRN News 2.