American Heart Association Announces Chairman of 2013 Palm Beach Heart Walk
The American Heart Association is pleased to announce Drew Levine, President, G4S Secure Solutions North America, as the chairman of the 2013 Palm Beach Heart Walk. Under Levine’s leadership, the community-wide event will be held on Saturday, September 28 at the Meyer Amphitheatre in downtown West Palm Beach. Levine’s established financial background in which he is responsible for the growth, client retention, and profitability of the North American Division of G4S lends itself as a significant contribution to the success of the Heart Walk. In his role, he will oversee all fundraising efforts to support heart disease and stroke research, education, and community programs.
Levine is also significantly involved in a variety of arenas. He is a member of the American Society for Industrial Security and previously served as the chairman for the Private Investigation, Recovery and Security Advisory Council for the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Additionally, he serves on the Board of Directors for the Corporation and serves on the Board of the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Foundation.
“It is an honor to take on this chairmanship role with the American Heart Association,” Levine said. “We are committed to raising donor dollars to impact the quality and longevity of lives, while also educating the community through a variety of fun, simple programs focused on better eating and more exercise. This way we focus on the positives and a richer, more enjoyable life.”
The Heart Walk will begin with on-site activities and a stage presentation at 8:00 a.m. The Walk begins at 9:00 a.m. The non-competitive 5K (3.1 mile) event includes teams of corporate sponsors, walk teams from other local businesses, as well as friends and family community teams. Other activities include a kids zone, featuring bounce houses for kids and other highlights, health screenings, a Zumba warm-up routine, and heart-healthy snacks. More than 15,000 participants strong are expected to be in attendance. The Heart Walk is the signature event of the American Heart Association’s My Heart. My Life. healthy-living initiative.
While heart disease and
stroke remain the No. 1 and No. 4 killers, respectively, of American men and women, the Heart Walk offers a new beginning and a day of renewed hope. “We certainly hope to make a significant impact in multiple ways,” Levine said. “We are very fortunate to live in such a philanthropic community.” Palm Beach County Sheriff Ric Bradshaw is the Heart Walk Honorary Co-Chairman.
Subway and Jenny Craig are the National Presenting Sponsors of the Heart Walk. Local sponsors include: Bethesda Health, Caler, Donten, Levine, Cohen, Porter & Veil, P.A., Florida Crystals Corporation, G4S, Gordon & Doner, P.A., Regions Bank, and Wellington Regional Medical Center
