Second annual Heartoberfest draws a crowd
Posted on October 28th, 2008 No Comments »
The second annual Heartoberfest was held at The Indiana Heart Hospital on Saturday, October 11. The event attracted more than 200 guests to the lobby and across the front drive.
This year the focus was on teaching children and adults about healthy lifestyles and how to care for their hearts. These lessons were presented both in and outside of the classroom. The classes included Heart 101, Nutty Nutrition, Jump to the Beat and a cooking demonstration. Each 10-minute session was geared for participation by parents, grandparents and kids. The day’s activities also included a hula hoop contest, face painting and a jump zone.
Attendees were also greeted by a very special guest: Diego from Nickelodeon’s “Go, Diego, Go!”
“I was excited to see all the children walking around eating fruit, talking about the bad effects of secondhand smoke, while their parents received screenings and flu shots. There was good healthy fun for all,” says Cindy Adams, director of the Healthy Hearts Center.
The event concluded with a heart-healthy lunch and a performance by the Avon Aerial Orioles Jump Rope Team.
Learn more:
The Indiana Heart Hospital
Healthy Hearts Center
