Community groups including the CSULB Pilipino American Coalition and Ronald McDonald House will be participating. And Justin’s Community Action Team will donate money to heart-health research for every participant who completes the course wearing red shoes!
Men, women and children are welcome, and you may bring your dog (on a leash, please!). Participants are encouraged to make and carry signs about heart health. The sign-in point is at Second and Nieto, and walkers must be signed in by 11:50–but plan on getting there early, as parking can be a challenge on Saturdays.
I’ve had the pleasure of participating in this event before, and it is a LOT of fun. Following the 1-mile walk, people generally wind up at a local restaurant, socializing and commiserating on their sore feet.
(Yes, it’s going to hurt. But as Justin’s site says, a heart attack hurts a lot more.)
(The 2014 “Red High Heels Walk” starts at noon at Second Street and Nieto, in Long Beach. Participation is free and all participants are encouraged to wear red shoes. Men, too!)