SOUTHFIELD, MI. JAN, 9. 2023- The need is greater than ever before to ensure that everyone, everywhere has the opportunity for a longer, healthier life. The American Heart Association, a global force for healthier lives for all, has named David Mannarino, president, Michigan Market of KeyBank as chairman of the 2023 Detroit Heart Challenge. In this role, Mannarino is charged with a $1.2 million-dollar fundraising goal to support the lifesaving work of the American Heart Association.
The American Heart Association’s Heart Challenge® is a suite of activities and initiatives designed to help companies positively impact employee overall health and well-being. The program is anchored in a series of customizable workplace events that inspire employees to be more engaged, reconnect with colleagues, get in their physical activity, support a great cause and have a lot of fun doing it.
“The American Heart Association is doing important work to help ensure everyone in Detroit has the opportunity to live longer, healthier lives,” said Mannarino. “I’m proud to stand with the Association as we raise awareness about and fight against heart disease and stroke. I’m looking forward to serving as the 2023 Heart Challenge Chair and encourage the Greater Detroit Community to join me and KeyBank in supporting this effort.”
The 2023 Heart Challenge culminates with the Metro Detroit Heart and Stroke Walk and 5K held on June 3rd at Comerica Park. The Heart Walk unites the community in celebrating health and honoring survivors. Mannarino will be joined by other likeminded city executives working to increase physical and mental health, combat burnout and promote community engagement. The executive committee members include:
- Denise Brooks-Williams, SVP & CEO Markets, Henry Ford Health
- Dr. Michael Genord, President & CEO, Health Alliance Plan
- Robin Damschroder, EVP & CFO, Henry Ford Health
- Lawrence Sommers, SVP & Assistant General Counsel, Comerica Bank
- Dannis Mitchell, Director, Community Engagement, Barton Malow
- Tom Randall, Vice President, Middle Market Lending, Fifth Third Bank
- Bill Kingsley, Managing Director, UHY Advisors, Inc
- Rick Ellis, Managing Director, Grand Sakwa Capital, LLC
- David Lazarus Jr., Managing Partner, HRG Capital
- Terri Cable, Regional President, Michigan, First Merchants Bank
- Michael Jacobson, Partner, Jaffe Raitt Heuer & Weiss, P.C.
- Tom Elkins, Senior Vice President – Consumer Credit Operations, Ally
- Patrick McCarthy, Chairman and Trial Lawyer, Howard and Howard Attorneys PLLC
Other Heart Challenge initiatives taking place in Metro Detroit include Executives with Heart, an opportunity for executives to put their name, personal investment, and network behind something that will change the lives of those who are most vulnerable among us. This year’s Executives with Heart, led by David Lazarus Jr., will launch May 1st.
The funds raised at all Heart Challenge events fund the mission of the American Heart Association to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives while supporting priority issues in Metro Detroit. CPR has been identified by the American Heart Association Detroit Heart Challenge campaign to improve out-of-hospital cardiac arrest survival rates while teaching community members the life-saving skill of CPR. Visit www.heart.org/handsonlyCPR for more information.
To learn more about engaging your workforce in Heart Challenge events, or to join Mannarino and other area executives, visit www.miheartwalk.org/ or contact Raquel Sulaiman at Raquel.Sulaiman@heart.org for more information.
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About the American Heart Association
The American Heart Association is a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. We are dedicated to ensuring equitable health in all communities. Through collaboration with numerous organizations, and powered by millions of volunteers, we fund innovative research, advocate for the public's health and share lifesaving resources. The Dallas-based organization has been a leading source of health information for nearly a century. Connect with us on heart.org, Facebook, Twitter or by calling 1-800-AHA-USA1.
For Media Inquiries:
Jen Riemenschneider: jen.riemeneschneider@heart.org
For Public Inquiries: 1-800-AHA-USA1 (242-8721)
heart.org and stroke.org
Links:
www.miheartwalk.org
www.heart.org/handsonlyCPR