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Heart Institute of the Caribbean - 3k Walk

Sunday, March 25, 2007

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), cardiovascular disease is responsible for one-third of all global deaths (about 17 million people each year. According to the WHO, “undetected billions are at high cardiovascular risk ... due to hypertension, diabetes, high lipids, tobacco use, physical inactivity and unhealthy diet". In Jamaica and most of the Caribbean, cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of death, disability and hospitalization and accounts for a major portion of local and overseas health care spending. Every year, approximately 56% of Hospital Deaths in Jamaica are attributed to Cardiovascular Disease.

Each and every one of us has either been affected by this disease or knows someone who has been. So come join us on Sunday, March 25, 2007 in spreading awareness of Cardiovascular Disease and the benefits of exercise as a preventative measure.

The Walk will begin at HIC’s main campus, 23 Balmoral Avenue, Kingston 10, and end at same (see route below). On the day of the walk, the Heart Institute of the Caribbean will be offering free cardiac screening which will include an ECG starting at 1p.m. The walk itself will officially start at 3:30p.m. Walk gear (T-Shirts, Squeeze Bottles) and refreshments will be provided and there is no registration fee to participate. Gym instructors form Spartan and Gymkhana will also be doing various exercise routines at intervals throughout the walk.

Major sponsors of the walk include Cari-Med Ltd., Merck Sharp & Dhome, Tyco Healthcare and Medtronic, Inc. Other sponsors include ProCare, Gleaner Company Ltd. and Deluxe Ambulance Service who will provide emergency services for the event.

Registration Form

For a printable version of the registration form click here. (Adobe Acrobat required)

Please provide the following contact information:

First Name

Last Name

Middle Initial

Organization

Street Address

Address (cont.)

Address (cont.)

Country

Work Phone

Home Phone

FAX

E-mail

Date of Birth

Sex Male Female

INDEMNITY
In consideration for me being permitted to participate as an entrant in this walk, I, my heirs, executors and administrators hereby release, waive and keep indeminified Heart Institute of the Caribbean and all clubs, associations, companies participations, competitors, entrants and all of their respective agents and servants from and against all actions claims, costs, expenses, demands in respect of death, injury, loss or damage to my person or property howsoever caused by and arising out of my permission to attend at, or in any way participate during or subsequent to the said Heart Institute of the Caribbean 3K Walk whether as a spectator, participant, or competitor, entrant or otherwise, notwithstanding that the parties abovementioned, their servants and or agents may have contributed to the aforesaid injury, death or loss.
I have read and understand the indemnity clause and agree to the terms and conditions outlined therein.

*First Name*
*Last Name*
*Middle Initial*
*Organization*
*Street Address*
*Address (cont.)*
*Address (cont.)*
*Country*
*Work Phone*
*Home Phone*
*FAX*
*E-mail*
*Date of Birth*
*Sex*	Male Female

INDEMNITY In consideration for me being permitted to participate as an entrant in this walk, I, my heirs, executors and administrators hereby release, waive and keep indeminified Heart Institute of the Caribbean and all clubs, associations, companies participations, competitors, entrants and all of their respective agents and servants from and against all actions claims, costs, expenses, demands in respect of death, injury, loss or damage to my person or property howsoever caused by and arising out of my permission to attend at, or in any way participate during or subsequent to the said Heart Institute of the Caribbean 3K Walk whether as a spectator, participant, or competitor, entrant or otherwise, notwithstanding that the parties abovementioned, their servants and or agents may have contributed to the aforesaid injury, death or loss. I have read and understand the indemnity clause and agree to the terms and conditions outlined therein.