Oct. 4, 2007

Garden City, N.Y. - On Sunday, September 30, the Adelphi University women's volleyball team participated in the annual American Heart Walk, hosted by Nassau Community College. The Panthers raised over $100 in support of the American Heart Association and participated in the event, which included a 5K walk and a health fair.

The volleyball team set up a team website through the American Heart Association to accept donation and sponsored a program in Earle Hall to raise money. The 5K walking event was established to raise funds to support the fight against heart disease and stroke on Long Island. It also promotes cardiovascular health and regular exercise.

Heart Disease and Stroke are the Nation's number one and number three killers. Collectively they claim more than 910,000 American lives a year. The American Heart Walk, hosted by Nassau Community College raised over $364,000.