Dear Trinitas Regional Medical Center Family:

Saturday, September 30th was a great day for "Team Trinitas" - which put in an outstanding showing at the American Heart Association's annual HeartWalk!

Trinitas fielded one of the largest teams at the HeartWalk, which was held on the campus of Schering-Plough Corporation in Kenilworth. One-hundred-twenty Trinitas walkers raised over $12,000 for the fight against heart disease and stroke.

I was very pleased to serve as co-chair of the Union County HeartWalk with Raymond Russo, Vice President, Schering-Plough Corporation. During the speaking program prior to the walk, it was most gratifying to look out upon the crowd at a sea of red Trinitas t-shirts! Without a doubt, Trinitas had the most visible and enthusiastic representation at the event.

Serving on the Union County HeartWalk executive committee were Nancy DiLiegro, PhD, Director, Clinical Services, and Michael McIntyre, Director, Support Services. Mike also served as the "Red Cap Chairperson" and spoke eloquently of his personal experience with heart disease.

The Trinitas team was organized under the guidance of Nancy DiLiegro and Ann Marie Scanlon, RN, Diagnostic Services. Special thanks also go to the following Team Captains: Kelly Baker, Carol Blecker, Kanisha Boyd, Kerry Cowart, Carl Curto, Cheryl Krempa, John Perina, Sharon Rial, Cathy Ryan and Dominick Valenzano.

Photos taken during the HeartWalk appear on the Trinitas Regional Medical Center website (www.TrinitasHospital.org) and in a display case outside the Williamson Street Campus Cafeteria.

Thanks to all who participated and helped Trinitas shine once again!

Sincerely,

Gary S. Horan, FACHE

President & Chief Executive Officer