What are YOU doing Saturday, October 27, 2012?

Rain or Shine Living for Zachary will hold their 4th Annual Living For Zachary Incredible HeartRun at The Shops at Legacy Plano, TX on Saturday, October 27, 2012.

More than 1,000 runners and walkers celebrating the progress in the fight against sudden cardiac arrest in youth. Living for Zachary will take registrations the morning of Saturday, October 27th for those who like to wait until the last minute.

1 mile Fun Run and 5K Run/Walk plus exciting activities for your entire family. Bounce houses, face painting, balloon artistry, and more! A way to give back this October to support Sudden Cardiac Awareness Month!

Schedule of Events:
Race Day Registration 7:00 am Warm-up by Camp Gladiator 8:15 am 5K & 1 Mile 8:30 am Awards Presentation 9:30am 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk: All ages- $15 5K Run/Walk: Ages 11-under: $15 Ages 12-22: $20 Ages 23 & Up: $25 5K Awards - Trophies awarded to top male and female finisher. Medals awarded to top three male/female finishers in each age group.

Why not make October a month to give back and help Living for Zachary bring awareness to SCA and attend the 4th Annual Living For Zachary Incredible HeartRun!

You can also give back by Volunteering at the Living for Zachary Incredible HeartRun - click here for more information.

Pennsylvania State Rep. Mike Vereb and Simon's Fund on SCA

Pennsylvania State Rep. Mike Vereb is making waves in the battle for awareness of the risks and dangers associated with SCA (sudden cardiac arrest). When two parents lost their infant son to SCA (sudden cardiac arrest), they came to Rep. Verab looking for answers and for change.

Together the parents and Mike Vereb started a non-profit called Simon's Fund to bring heart screenings into school across the state.Vereb is concerned that because of the growing competitive nature of youth sports, parents and coaches are pushing young athletes further than necessary. Vereb said that a bottle of Gatorade and a wet rag over the head of a athlete just doesn't cut it anymore.

New state policies require all students competing in athletics to have read and understand the symptoms of SCA (sudden cardiac arrest) and to let their coaches and parents know if they exhibit any of these symptoms. If so, they are removed from the field until their local medical professional approves them.

Strides are being made across the country for the benefit of our youth and students everywhere. Learn more about Simon's Fund or Living for Zachary for more information on Sudden Cardiac Arrest and heart screening for your family.