When the American Heart Association issued a call for help to UNT for the annual Denton Heart Walk, the university responded by making this year's walk the association's largest in Denton.

A record-breaking 300-plus participants turned up Oct. 4 at Denton Regional Medical Center's Rail of Trails for the annual 5K non-competitive walk. The event aims to increase awareness of physical activity and a heart-healthy lifestyle while raising money to fund research for the prevention of heart disease and stroke.

This year's walkers raised more than $26,400 — nearly $6,000 of that coming from UNT employees. A UNT team and individual were among the top fund-raisers.

The UNT Gateway team — which was made up of Annah Chakola and Ellie Williams of the Office of Development; students Susana Berrun, Jessica Lugo and Antonia Mendez; and Chancellor Lee Jackson — was recognized for raising $1,325. Chakola, who raised $770, was recognized as a top individual fund-raiser.

UNT faculty and staff members who served on the organizing committee for the walk were: Lynn Bissett, University Communications and Marketing; Reginald Bond, Student Health and Wellness Center; Judy Delay, College of Business Administration; Anneke Feenstra, Student Recreation Center; Chelita Lewis, University Communications and Marketing; and Terry Tehan, College of Business Administration.

BY KELLEY REESE kreese@unt.edu

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