Through the passionate support of our corporate sponsors and supporters, the Start! 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.
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 Start! Sponsors
Subway
SUBWAY Restaurants is a proud national sponsor of the Start! Movement. Learn more about Subway here.
Healthy Choice
Healthy Choice is proud national sponsor of the Start! Movement. Learn more about Healthy Choice here.
AstraZeneca
AstraZeneca is a national sponsor of the Start! Movement and is proud to help spread the word. Learn more about AstraZeneca here
Start! National Cause Supporters
Bayer HealthCare
Bayer HealthCare is a proud supporter of Start! Bayer encourages consumers to start healthy habits. For more information about Bayer HealthCare and its activities visit their Web site, www.BayerHealthCare.com.
Chico’s
As a national supporter of Start!, Chico’s sells uniquely designed heart pins to encourage their customers to live a heart healthy life. To learn more about Chico’s, visit www.chicos.com.
Nestle Waters North America
From January 26-May 31, Nestle Waters and its family of brands -- Arrowhead, Deer Park, Ice Mountain, Ozarka, Poland Spring and Zephyrhills – will donate $500,000 and show its support on specially-marked 20- and 24-packs of their brands in retail stores. Nestle Waters encourages Americans to get active and hydrate. For more information, go to www.nestle-watersna.com
Philips Electronics
Philips Electronics is sponsoring and participating in 10 Start! Heart Walks nationwide. Learn more about this company at Philips.com.
Partners
ACE
MyStart! Walking Program was developed by American Council on Exercise (ACE) in collaboration with the AHA. Learn more about ACE.
ExerciseTV
Start! Walking at Home videos were produced by ExerciseTV in cooperation with the AHA. For every DVD and video download and sold, Exercise TV will donate 10% of the proceeds to the AHA now through March 2012. Learn more about ExerciseTV.
Family Circle
Family Circle and the American Heart Association’s Start! 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 Start! to increase awareness and reduce the risk of America’s firefighters and EMS personnel from their leading cause of death: heart disease. Learn more.
Local Start! 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 Start! Movement. See what companies in your area have gotten involved by visiting this page.
The Start! 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!
