Bolt for the Heart

LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER - https://mailchi.mp/heartreachmedical/lakefest-2024-family-5k-run-walk-12709384

SEE YOU AT LAKEFEST 2024 - https://mailchi.mp/heartreachmedical/lakefest-2024-family-5k-run-walk-12708595

Today is your final chance to guarantee a shirt with your race registration!!!!

Bolt for the Heart - Play for Jake 5K Run/Walk The Bolt for the Heart - Play for Jake 5K Run/Walk is on Saturday July 27, 2024. It includes the following events: 5K Run/Walk and Play for Jake (includes 1/4 zip shirt, tshirt, headband and donation).

🇺🇸 Happy 4th of July! 🎆

As we celebrate our nation’s independence, let’s also take a moment to reflect on the importance of heart health and safety in our communities. Bolt for the Heart is committed to saving lives by providing AEDs (Automated External Defibrillators) and promoting heart health awareness.

Enjoy the fireworks, BBQs, and time with loved ones, but remember to stay safe and look out for one another. Together, we can create a heart-safe environment for everyone.

Stay safe and heart-healthy! ❤️

Register now and join us on July 27th.
https://runsignup.com/Race/IN/LaPorte/BoltfortheHeartLaPorteCounty

Franciscan Health Michigan City sponsoring Play for Jake/Bolt for the Heart walk/run

Proceeds to fund maintenance for lifesaving AEDs in emergency vehicles across LaPorte County

Franciscan Health Michigan City is again teaming up with Bolt for the Heart and the Play for Jake Foundation to sponsor the annual family walk/run, this time to raise funds to maintain life-saving automatic external defibrillators (AEDs) in law enforcement vehicles.

The Play for Jake/Bolt for the Heart 5K family walk/run, sponsored by Franciscan Health Michigan City, is scheduled to take place at 8 a.m. on Saturday, July 27 during Lakefest at Fox Memorial Park’s Dennis F. Smith Amphitheater on Truesdale Avenue between Hoelocker Drive and McClung Road in La Porte.

Bolt for the Heart is an Indiana-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that raises funds through sponsorships, donations and runs to buy and now, to maintain, AEDs for first responders.

As of the fall of 2023, every law enforcement vehicle in LaPorte County now has a life-saving AED in it thanks to the successful partnership between Franciscan Health Michigan City, Bolt for the Heart and the Play for Jake Foundation.

“These hometown heroes are usually the first to a scene and if they have all the equipment that they need such as an AED, lives will certainly be saved,” Bolt for the Heart Founder Pierre Twer said. “We thank Play for Jake and Franciscan Health for their continued sponsorship and support of this event.”

The Play for Jake Foundation has been part of the Bolt for the Heart program since its inception with the help of founder Julie West. West is driven in her efforts to save other families from the loss her family experienced when her son, Jake, died on the LaPorte High School practice field as the result of an undetected heart condition in 2013.

"We know that AEDs save lives, especially when placed in first responder vehicles," West said. "We also know that AEDs require continued maintenance, which is why this race is so important. Our community's participation will ensure all patrol cars have access to new batteries and new defibrillation pads exactly when they're needed."

Franciscan Health Michigan City President and CEO Dean Mazzoni said the continued partnership with Bolt for the Heart and the Play for Jake Foundation reflects the three organization’s shared commitment to La Porte County communities.

“We are continuing to save lives together in the communities we serve,” Mazzoni said. “Franciscan Health Michigan City is honored to again be a part of this important event.”

Registration for the 5K is $35 before June 29 and increases to $40 thereafter. A special Play for Jake package is available for $99, which includes a quarter zip shirt, t-shirt, headband and donation.

For more information on the Play for Jake/Bolt for the Heart run, to register for the event or to donate, go to www.boltfortheheart.com.

Who loves Java House Coffee!?! We couldn’t ask for a better RACE DAY COFFEE 🏃 ☕️ 🏃‍♀️

C’mon join us friends!

Registration for the 6th Annual Bolt for the Heart and Play for Jake Foundation event on July 27th is now open.

With a new look, new course, and a few surprises being planned, you don’t want to miss this event.

Proceeds from this year’s event will help offset the maintenance costs of the AED units in law enforcement vehicles across La Porte County.

Register 🔜 https://runsignup.com/Race/IN/LaPorte/BoltfortheHeartLaPorteCounty

New York New York! Have a wonderful Good Friday friends!

Happy Wednesday friends

Happy Tuesday friends. Cherry blossoms in DC.

Have a great monday friends

Happy Thursday, here comes basketball overload!

With great friends in Gods country. Happy St Patrick’s Day!

So true! Happy Saturday friends.

Have a great Friday friends, go Hoosiers!!!

Thirsty Thursday, enjoy!

Congratulations City of Carmel, Indiana Government and Carmel Police Department. We look forward to helping serve along side you as you serve our community.

Here comes a beautiful Tuesday. Get outside and enjoy friends!

Happy Monday friends. We picked a great time to win 4 in a row. Maybe make some noise in the Big Ten tournament?

Happy sunny Sunday friends

Have a great Saturday friends. Chicago skyline from Michigan City

As we turn our attention to the Christmas season, I wanted to take a moment and express my personal appreciation for what was a very enjoyable and successful Bolt race this. The 12th annual run was blessed with crisp blue skies and tremendous enthusiasm by all involved. There’s just an army of people to thank and I thank all of you for your commitment and passion. There are a few I would like to specifically thank. Nina Criscoulo for your continued emcee excellence, Erin and Matt Uber for telling, yet again their powerful Vera story. Thank Pastor Dan Schumm for your prayer, you’re the best. Mike Wagoner and IU Health for your support of our mission. The OTF army! You are one inspiring group! Mayor Jim Brainard for saying a few words at the start of the race and thank you for 28 years of service to our community. Indiana State Police, Morgan County Sheriff Rich and Karen Myers, IMPD Deputy Chief Catherine Cummings and team and the Carmel PD for their support. A special thanks to the Carmel Fire Department and Chief John Moarity for displaying for the first time the GARRISON American flag. So impressive against the blue sky. Finally, the Carmel High school Choir did an amazing job with our national anthem.

It was so great to see so many friends and families enjoy the morning. On behalf of the Bolt board, THANK YOU! You will make a difference in keeping our community Hometown Law Enforcement Heroes equipped with the tools to save lives.

Stay tuned for our upcoming donation day announcement. Happy holidays from all of us BOLT!

Thanks for celebrating Thanksgiving with us today - https://mailchi.mp/heartreachmedical/register-now-12683988

Here are your 2023 Bolt for the Heart Results 🏁

Bolt for the Heart - Thanksgiving Day 5K, 11/23/2023 : : my.race|result Bolt for the Heart - Thanksgiving Day 5K, 11/23/2023, Carmel

We look forward to celebrating together today. Happy Thanksgiving Bolt Family ❤️

Happy Thanksgiving friends. Wishing you a meaningful holiday and appreciating the “why” we are so grateful/blessed. We are ready to race! Thousands registered, the Chriskindlmarkt looks amazing, the weather will be the best ever for Bolt and our race company, Trinity Timing knows just how special the number 26 is to Bolt. They made sure I had that number for this years race. So thoughtful.

Stay safe friends and thank you for being in our lives.

Who’s ready for race week??? Here’s what you need to know as we head into a beautiful 52 degree Thanksgiving Day ☀️ ps… it’s not too late to register: https://runsignup.com/Race/IN/Carmel/BoltfortheHeartThanksgivingDay