Volunteer  Thanks!  

THANK YOU to all Volunteers and

supporters of Denver Walk with a Doc

@DenverWWAD #Health

#ThankYouThursday

Thank  You  for  Sharing  the  Gifts  of  Your  

Profession  and  Your  Passion    

Cardiology RNs, MAs, Exercise Physiologists, Sonographers, Dr. Howard Weinberger, Dr. James T. Good, Jr, Dr. Mike Canham, Clinic

Medical Staff, Denver Tai Chi Project, Special Guest

Presenters, and many more!

Thank  You  to  All  Our  Volunteers  &  

Supporters!  

“Those who can, do. Those who can do more, volunteer.” –

Anonymous

Your  Volunteering    Has  An  Impact  

Since 2010, more than 100 Denver Walk with a Doc Volunteers have helped thousands of people connect with cost-free health advice and inspiration to start or maintain exercise.

You  Make  A  Difference  

What you do as a Denver Walk with a Doc Volunteer makes the difference between people accepting poor health or, instead, being empowered to thrive.

Walk  with  a  Doc  Volunteers  Save  the  Day  

In cold, rain and even in the snow you, our Volunteers, have been there to support the success of every Denver Walk with a Doc since 2010.

Volunteers who care about our health and promote our wellness

are the best. Thank you!

You  Are  the  Heart    of  Denver    

Walk  with  a  Doc  Together with you, the Volunteers, we’re:

• Andrew Freeman MD http://www.nationaljewish.org/walkwithadoc

•  Grace Alfonsi MD http://www.denverhealth.org/public-health-and-wellness/walk-with-a-doc

• Michael Varnay DC http://vchiropractic.com

• Chris Bantock DC http://www.intmedcc.com/bantock-practice-walk-with-a-doc.html

• A community effort to reduce obesity, encourage good eating habits and promote physical activity

• Providers of regular, cost-free, educational and recreational walking-as-exercise events

• An American College of Cardiology-endorsed program

• Part of the international WalkWithADoc.org, led locally by healthcare providers and professionals from National Jewish Health, Denver Health, V Chiropractic, and Integrative Medicine of Cherry Creek

Here’s  What  You  Contribute  to  the  

Walks!  Volunteers…  

...Set up signage and equipment in advance ...Organize, lead and manage all event needs ...Walk with participants ...Distribute health brochures, info and t-shirts ...Greet walkers ...Teach warm-up and cool-down exercises ...Provide emergency services ...Spread enthusiasm for health and wellness ...Record podcasts ...Conduct health screenings ...Lead educational talks with Q&A ...Share medical advice ...Donate refreshments and raffle items that incentivize participation

Here’s  What  Your  Leadership  Makes  Possible  

•  Improved quality of life for the individual and for the community

•  Engaged, confident patients who feel empowered

•  Free medical expertise on disease prevention and self-management

•  Beneficial socialization, e.g. meeting new friends

•  Informed answers to personal health questions

•  Increased awareness of health indicators, e.g. blood pressure, lung function, heart rate

•  Decreased risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, osteoporosis, cancer and diabetes

•  Access to trusted healthcare providers

•  Happier mood and outlook on life

•  A relaxed, informal setting for physical activity plus education

•  Motivation to begin an exercise program

•  An ongoing, safe venue for walking-as-exercise

Your outstanding volunteer work impacts more that you can ever

know.

The gift of your time is priceless.

Health volunteers have a unique opportunity to literally save lives.

You’ve  Got  Lots  of  Friends  

About 62 million people in the U.S. volunteer annually. *Source: Corporation for National and Community Service

You  Stand  Up  for  What’s  Right  

95% of volunteers say they are helping to make their community a better place. *Source: Harris Interactive

You’re  In  A  Network  That  Does  Good  

Works!  

Health is one of the top 5 areas of volunteering. *Source: OpenColleges.edu

Your  Efforts  =    Community  Success  

 Thank  You    

for  All  You  Do!    

“I can no other answer make, but thanks and thanks.” –

Shakespeare