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Winston-Salem.
Heart and Stroke walk
raises funds for research
BY TIMOTHY RAMSEY
THE CHRONICLE
Stroke and heart dis
ease are the two leading
causes of death in Forsyth
County. The American
Heart Association (AHA)
is devoted to saving people
from these terrible dis
eases. The team with mil
lions of volunteers to fund
research, provide life sav
ing tools and information
to prevent and treat these
diseases.
On Saturday, Oct. 29,
the AHA held its annual
Winston-Salem Heart &
Stroke walk at Bailey Park.
At the time of the wjilk, the
organization had raised
over $625,000 from the
event to go toward
research. Over 7,500 peo
ple were expected to show
for the walk. This is the
24th year of the walk and
the first time it was at at
Bailey Park. It was previ
ously held at Tanglewood
Park. The funds from the
event go to research and
community education
about the diseases.
Prior to the walk they
held the "Red & White Cap
Ceremony" that honored
local heart disease and
stroke survivors. The
event also included a Kids
Zone with carnival games,
jump ropes, hula hoops,
corn hole and face paint
ing. The participants in the
walk were encouraged to
bring their dogs for the
"Pooches on Parade."
Wake Forest Baptist
Medical Center, Gentiva
Home Health and MedCost
sponsored the walk.
Hanesbrands Inc. was the
presenting sponsor for the
walk.
Co-chairwoman for the
walk. Dr. Allison Brashear,
professor and chair of neu
, rology at Wake Forest
Baptist Medical Center,
said they want to change
the picture of stroke and
heart disease here in
Forsyth county. She said
Wake Forest Baptist is
committed to changing and
improving the health of the
people in Forsyth County.
Sarah Fedele of AHA
said that one in three peo
ple affected with heart dis
ease and stroke passes
away. She said the good
thing about it is that both
are 80 percent preventable
if individuals monitor their
diets and maintain a
healthy lifestyle.
There were many indi
viduals in attendance who
have survived either heart
disease or stroke. Many
were willing to share their
stories when asked.
Michael White of
Burlington was suffering
from congestive heart fail
ure and less than a year
later received a heart trans
plant. He said people need
to make sure they receive
regular, check ups to make
sure their health is up to
par.
"I went a month or so
without going to the doctor
because I was afraid of
what he would say," said
White. "But after going
through what I went
through, by not going I
went through a lot worse.
Events like this lets people
know they are not by them
selves. I was ready to give
up, but with people like
this, it's like a big family.
Wayne Turner of
Statesville also received a
heart transplant. He said it
was a rough journey but he
has come a long way.
Turner added, "This is
an amazing event and all
the support from the doc
tors, nurses, community,
family and friends is a
wonderful experience.
Denise Johnson, an
employee at Wake Forest
Baptist, said she comes
from a family of heart dis
ease. She said she had a
heart block and received a
pace maker in 2011. She
said heart disease can hap
pen in the best and healthi
est of families and you
never know the person
your sitting next to may
have it. She said she is
glad these diseases are
being brought to the fore
front.
The participants in the
walk had the choice of a
one, two or four mile jour
ney. Following the walk
there was an after party
sponsored by Whiting
Turner. There was live
music by the Jill Goodson
Band and a heart-healthy
food truck competition.
Basketball fundraiser scheduled
for Peace Toys Program
SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE
The basketball teams for the Winston
Salem Police Department and Winston
Salem Fire Department will play a charity
basketball game at 5:30 pjn. Wednesday,
Nov. 9, to support the annual Peace Toys
for War Toys Exchange.
The game will be played at the Carl
Russell Sr. Recreation Center, 3521 Carver
School Road. Admission is free with the
donation of a new toy.
The donated toys will be used in the
24th annual Peace Toys for War Toys
Exchange, an annual event where city
youths can exchange toys and video games
that promote
violence and
aggression,
such as toy
guns and
knives, for
basketballs,
footballs, puzzles, board games and non
violent computer games.
This year's Peace Toys for War Toys
Exchange will be held Saturday, Dec. 17,
from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Winston-Salem
Fairgrounds Education Building.
For more information call CityLink
311.
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Some of the volun
teers from Wake
Forest Baptist
Medical Center are
shown.
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NCDOT TO HOLD A PUBUC MEETING REGARDING THE PROPOSED
WIDENING OF N.C. 66 (OLD HOLLOW RD.) FROM HARLEY DR. TO
REIDSVILLE RD. (U.S. 158) IN WALKERTOWN, FORSYTH COUNTY
TIP Project No. U-5824
The N.C. Department of Transportation will hold a public meeting regarding
the proposed widening of N.C. 66 (Old Hollow Rd.) from Harley Dr. to
Reidsville Rd. (U.S. 158) to multi-lanes in Walkertown, Forsyth County. The
purpose of the project is to improve traffic flow and safety along the project
corridor.
The meeting will take place on Monday, November 14, 2016 at Morris
Chapel Church, 2715 Darrow Rd., Walkertown from 5 to 7 p.m.
Interested citizens may attend at any time during the above hours. Maps
will be available to review and NCDOT representatives will be present to
answer questions and receive comments regarding the project. There will
not be a formal presentation. Written comments can be submitted either at
the meeting or later by November 30, 2016.
Project information can be found at http://www.ncdot.gov/projects/
pubiicmeetings
For additional information, contact Brett Abernathy, NCDOT Division 9
Project Manager, 375 Silas Creek Parkway, Winston-Salem, NC 27127 by
email at jbabernathy@ncdot.gov, by phone at (336) 747-7800, or by fax at
(336) 703-6693.
NCDOT will provide auxiliary aids and services under the Americans with
Disabilities Act for disabled persons who wish to participate in this meeting.
Anyone requiring special services should contact Anamika Laad at (919)
707-6072 as early as possible so that arrangements can be made.
Persons who speak Spanish and do not speak English, or have a limited
ability to read, speak or understand English, may receive interpretive
services upon request prior to the meeting by calling 1-800-481-6494.
Aquellas personas que hablan espanol y no hablan inglOs, o tienen
limitaciones para leer, hablar o entender inglOs, podrlan recibir servicios de
interpretation si los solicitan antes de la reunion llamando al 1-800-481
6494
The Chronicle November 3, 2016
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