HeartStrings 2012

Date: February 12, 2012 12:00 PM

Location: The Asheville Mall, 3 South Tunnel Road, Asheville, NC 28805

About:

History

HeartStrings started in 2003 out of concern for the uninsured patients in Buncombe County and the high cost of medication. Wanting to find a way to help patients who could not afford to purchase medications, Kacy Black, a local Spinning® instructor, worked with the Buncombe County Medical Society (now the Western Carolina Medical Society) to create a day-long indoor exercise bicycle event to raise money for Project Access™.

When the HeartStrings founder left to pursue other charitable interests, the participants stepped down from the bikes, yet kept up the momentum that had been built over seven successful years. In 2012, participants will get to choose the activity they participate in from the following list:

CrossFit: A complete fitness program unlike any other. Guided coaching, a community atmosphere, and constantly varied workouts excel at meeting any fitness goal.
Zumba®: An exhilarating, effective, easy-to-follow, Latin-inspired, calorie-burning dance fitness-party™ that’s moving millions of people toward joy and health.
Chi Walking: Chi Walking, developed by Danny and Katherine Dreyer, takes the benefits of walking beyond cardiovascular, aerobic and mental health, by addressing the needs of your whole person; joints and muscles, body and soul.
Mall Walking: CarePartners sponsors the mall walkers programs at both the Asheville and Biltmore Square malls. Mall Walkers program participants will lead groups of walkers a of all ages and levels of fitness.

Project Access®

WCMS Project Access® is a coordinated system of charity care provided to the low-income uninsured people of Buncombe County through the donation of services by 600+ Western Carolina Medical Society physicians, Mission Hospital and supplies through Advanced Home Care. In addition, area pharmacies waive part of their charges and professionals such as interpreters and chiropractors donate their services.

Meeting the Need

Since 1996, when Project Access® began, Buncombe County Commissioners have been the primary funding partners for administrative and medication assistance for Project Access. The ongoing annual allocations from the County go a long way in funding Project Access. However, as the number of uninsured in our community increases, so does the need for more services. HeartStrings is one of the ways we work to meet these growing needs.

The HeartStrings 2012 Planning Committee

Very special thanks go out to our Planning Committee members:

Sheri Atkins, WCMS
Abby Bates, Volunteer
Katy Brown, Development Council
Jeff Carnivale, ChiLiving
Emilee Dickerson, BCMS Alliance
Shanna Duvall, CrossFit Asheville
Larry Fincher, CarePartners Mall Walkers
Jana Kellam, WCMS
Janet Oppenheimer, WCMS
Anna Smathers, Development Council
Susan Sorrells, Development Council
Wendy Wells, Inspired Image
Kristina Weston, WCMS
Tony Yaccarino, Volunteer

Event Details

When & Where:

Sunday, February 12th, 2012
12:00pm - 6:00pm
The Asheville Mall

Event Schedule:

12pm: CrossFit, Mall Walking or ChiWalking

1pm: Zumba, Mall Walking or ChiWalking

2pm: CrossFit, Mall Walking or ChiWalking

3pm: Mall Walking or ChiWalking

4pm: Mall Walking or ChiWalking

5pm: Mall Walking or ChiWalking

Purpose:

Proceeds from HeartStrings benefit Project Access®, a WCMSF program providing health care to low-income, uninsured patients in Buncombe County.

Format

HeartStrings is a fun, physical fundraiser. Each participant pays a registration fee of $30 and can then choose to raise additional funds (suggested goal of $200 or more) with the total raised being used to support the Western Carolina Medical Society's Project Access program. In 2012, participants will get to choose the activity they participate in from the following list:

CrossFit: A complete fitness program unlike any other. Guided coaching, a community atmosphere, and constantly varied workouts excel at meeting any fitness goal.
Zumba®: An exhilarating, effective, easy-to-follow, Latin-inspired, calorie-burning dance fitness-party™ that’s moving millions of people toward joy and health.
Chi Walking: Chi Walking, developed by Danny and Katherine Dreyer, takes the benefits of walking beyond cardiovascular, aerobic and mental health, by addressing the needs of your whole person; joints and muscles, body and soul.
Mall Walking: CarePartners sponsors the mall walkers programs at both the Asheville and Biltmore Square malls. You can choose to participate with this group during any of the HeartStrings time slots.

How can I help?

Register to participate and then raise additional dollars from your friends, family, co-workers, folks out on the street, etc.

If you have a business, consider becoming a sponsor or donate an item for the event prizes.

Or, you can donate to the event.

Participant Packet:

If you're already registered and looking for materials to make your fundraising painless and easy, look no further...

Here's a fundraising tips video from uber-successful fundraising genius, Tony Yaccarino:

Register:

Online registration is faster and easier than ever! Just click the button below and follow the instructions:

Prizes:

The top 5 fundraisers will each receive a prize for their efforts that they will get to choose from the list below. Everyone else who raises at least the $200 goal amount will have their name put in a hat to win other awesome prizes! And of course, you'll also be eligible for the incentives listed below.

The Out on the Town Package Includes:

A 2-night stay at the beautiful DoubleTree Biltmore Hotel
4 Handmade Martini Glasses from New Morning Gallery
Dinner for 2 at The Corner Kitchen
A one-of-a-kind, handmade necklace by Gail Raye
A unique, handmade pair of earrings by Gail Raye
1 Bottle of Wine (1999 Chateau Simard St. Emilion) from Table Wine Asheville
Storybook CD
Mojo Blues CD by Will Ray

The Fashion Package Includes:

A handcrafted necklace & earring set by Michele Alexander Jewelry
1 Full-Body Airbrush Tanning Session at Bella Sole Studio
A one-of-a-kind, handmade necklace by Gail Raye
A unique, handmade pair of earrings by Gail Raye
A shampoo, haircut & style with Joanne Kowaluk at Wendy's Salon
A $25 Gift Certificate to Serendipity Consigment
A $15 Gift Certificate to Bon Bebe

The Get Active Package Includes:

A Coaching Package with Anna Garrett of Find Your Best Thinking
Initial Consultation at the Stay Active Clinic
The Asheville Trail Book and Cards Set by Trish Brown
A Custom Molded Footbed and Evaluation at Foot Rx

The Fitness Package Includes:

A full-day workshop with Danny Dreyer of ChiLiving
A $25 Gift Certificate & Wellness Evaluation with Wow Nutrition
A free fitting session and outfit from lululemon
Initial Consultation at the Stay Active Clinic

The Outdoors Package Includes:

A half-day workshop with Jeff Carnivale of ChiLiving
A Handmade Sweeper Broom from Friendswood Brooms
Assorted Seed & Feeder Gift Basket from Wild Birds Unlimited
The Asheville Trail Book and Cards Set by Trish Brown
A free meal at Atlanta Bread Company

The Relaxation Package Includes:

Styling Session with Inspired by Amy
A Gift Basket from Selina Naturally
An Acupuncture Session with Clarity Acupuncture
1 Full-Body Organic Airbrush Tanning Session with Tans on the Glow
60-minute Intergrative Massage with Lynn Soo-Spurling Massage Therapy
A unique, handmade pair of earrings by Gail Raye
Storybook CD
Mojo Blues CD by Will Ray

Incentives:

Raise additional dollars and get fun HeartStrings gear... doesn't get much better than that!

If you raise at least $75, you get a biodegradable HeartStrings water bottle. This 26 oz, evolve™ eco-friendly water bottle, with flip-top lid and carabiner bottle ring is BPA free and has been shown to biodegrade per ASTM 5511D testing:

If you raise at least $200, you get a technical long-sleeved t-shirt. This 100% microfiber performance polyester long sleeve shirt is engineered with PURE-tech's permanent moisture wicking technology. Both light and durable, this garment features two-needle double stitch seams and four-thread over-lock for extra strength:

If you raise at least $500, you get a jacket. This eco-friendly wicking micro fleece pullover jacket with 1/2 zip, features recycled yarn, UV blocking, stay-dry wicking interior and a soft, smooth and cozy feel: