WEST PALM BEACH — Known for her volunteer leadership and commitment to community, Dorothy Bradshaw, deputy director procurement at the South Florida Water Management District, has taken on an executive role with the American Heart Association.
The organization has named Bradshaw chairman of the annual Heart Walk and 5K Run of the Palm Beaches to take place on Saturday, October 1 at the Meyer Amphitheatre in downtownWest Palm Beach.
Under her leadership, the signature community-wide event is expected to draw more than 12,000 people walking for heart health and overall well being while simultaneously raising funds for lifesaving heart and stroke research.
Bradshaw has been actively engaged with numerous community organizations over the years, serving on a variety of committees, acting as a board member and serving in other leadership roles. She’s also the recipient of the “Outstanding Alumni Award” from Northwood University.
The Heart Walk is composed of corporate walk teams, community teams, chaired by Ralph Pondiscio, individual walkers, survivors and “lifestyle heroes” who’ve made positive changes to reduce heart disease and stroke risk factors. It’s open to the public with no registration fee. Visit www.PalmBeachHeartWalk.org and click on “Event Info.” for further details on the Heart Walk as well as registration fee information for the 5K Run.