Through the passionate support of our corporate sponsors and supporters, the My Heart. My Life. Program is able to help countless people across America live longer, healthier lives. You can show your support of the movement through the special products and promotions of our corporate sponsors and supporters.
If you would like to become a sponsor or supporter, please visit this page.
The links below are provided for convenience only and are not an endorsement of either the linked-to entity, or any product or service.
National Sponsor
Subway
SUBWAY ® Restaurants is a proud national sponsor of the American Heart Association's Start Walking Initiative. The SUBWAY restaurant chain is the world's largest submarine sandwich franchise, with more than 33,000 locations in 91 countries. Headquartered in Milford, CT. with regional offices in Amsterdam, Beirut, Brisbane, Miami and Singapore, the SUBWAY chain was co-founded by Fred DeLuca and Dr. Peter Buck in 1965. For more information about the SUBWAY restaurant chain, visit www.subway.com. SUBWAY® is a registered trademark of Doctor’s Associates Inc.
My Heart. My Life. National Cause Supporters
MetLife Foundation
MetLife Foundation is proud to support the American Heart Association’s Teaching Garden initiative. MetLIfe is funding Teaching Gardens in elementary schools across the county to help children learn the importance of healthy living. To learn about the Foundation, visit MetLife.org
Philips Electronics
Philips Electronics is sponsoring and participating in nine Heart Walks nationwide. Learn more about this company at Philips.com.
UnitedHealthcare
UnitedHealthcare is the proud national supporter of American Heart Association's My Heart. My Life. Walking Paths. Learn more about UnitedHealthcare.
Walgreens
The American Heart Association is proud to team with Walgreens as a national supporter of the American Heart Association’s Walking Clubs. Through this support, Walgreens is expanding its efforts to help prevent and detect America’s most threatening diseases as part of the Walgreens Way to Well Commitment.™
Alliances
ACE
MyStart Walking Program was developed by American Council on Exercise (ACE) in collaboration with the AHA. Learn more about ACE.
Family Circle
Family Circle and the American Heart Association’s Start Walking initiative are dedicated to the health and wellness of American families. That’s why we’ve partnered for the past three years for the annual Family Circle/AHA Start! Walking Challenge, which takes place each Spring. To learn more about Family Circle, visit www.familycircle.com
National Volunteer Fire Council
The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) is a non-profit membership association representing the interests of the volunteer fire, EMS and rescue services. The NVFC serves as the information source regarding legislation, standards and regulatory issues and provides vital resources such as the NVFC Heart-Healthy Firefighter Program. That’s why we have teamed up with the American Heart Association to increase awareness and reduce the risk of America’s firefighters and EMS personnel from their leading cause of death: heart disease. Learn more.
Nature Rocks
Nature Rocks is a national program created to inspire and empower parents to take their families to play, explore and enjoy nature for happier, healthier and smarter kids and families. That why we've connected with the American Heart Association to increase awareness of the many health benefits of physical activity. NatureRocks.org offers parents tools and tips, including activity and nature finders, downloadable tool kits and guides as well as information about the benefits of nature.
Local My Heart. My Life. Sponsors
Companies across the country are reaching out to lend a hand. They understand the importance of eating well and walking more, and have given their time and money to help spread the My Heart. My Life. Start Walking Movement. See what companies in your area have gotten involved in the Start Walking movement by visiting this page.
The Heart Walk
...is a great way to help fund and support the life-saving mission of the American Heart Association. The walks promote physical activity and heart-healthy living in an environment that's fun with family, friends or coworkers!
