Join us virtually for our Fifth Annual Bolt for the Heart Family 5k a Run/ Walk; 100% of the proceeds go toward buying AEDs for ISP patrol cars.
On November 30, troopers from the Bremen Post will participate in their own virtual 5k at Winona Lake Trails in an effort to raise awareness and funds for Bolt for the Heart.
Last year, Bolt for the Heart (BFTH) teamed up with the Indiana State Police to promote and participate in the Thanksgiving Day 5K Run/Walk to raise money to equip ISP patrol cars with lifesaving AED’s. The event, held in Carmel Indiana, raised enough money to purchase 55 AED’s which were placed in ISP cars that patrol Indiana’s more rural counties. Since that time, BFTH has worked with another contributing partner, IU Health, who donated funding to purchase an additional 15 AED’S.
New for this year, BFTH is offering everyone to participate in a virtual race that can be completed anywhere and on your time schedule. Visit website here: http://boltfortheheart.com/events/virtual-race-5k/. Like the event held in Carmel on Thanksgiving Day, all proceeds go to purchasing AED’s for ISP.
Racing begins November 1st and runs through the end of December. Entries are $20.00 and include a 2016 Custom Finisher Medal and Commemorative Race Bib. If you are not able to race and would like to make a donation please visit the website: http://boltfortheheart.com/events/virtual-race-5k/ and click on the Donate tab.
When you finish, send BFTH a photo or two with your finish time and use the hashtag #LetsBolt on your social media posts.
"We, as a department, have been blessed by the caring generosity of the Bolt for the Heart organization and their stated goal of ensuring each and every state police road patrol commission is equipped with an AED,” stated Indiana State Police Superintendent Doug Carter. “Now, with the Virtual Run, we have the opportunity to show our gratitude by encouraging friends, family, co-workers and other Public Safety professionals in our communities to commit to participating in the 2016 BFTH 5K walk/run anytime during the month of November and December.”
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