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.
If you would like to become a sponsor or supporter, please visit this page.
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! Sponsor
Subway
SUBWAY ® Restaurants is a proud national sponsor of the American Heart Association's Start! Initiative. The SUBWAY restaurant chain is the world's largest submarine sandwich franchise, with more than 33,000 locations in 91 countries. Headquartered in Milford, CT. with regional offices in Amsterdam, Beirut, Brisbane, Miami and Singapore, the SUBWAY chain was co-founded by Fred DeLuca and Dr. Peter Buck in 1965. For more information about the SUBWAY restaurant chain, visit www.subway.com. SUBWAY® is a registered trademark of Doctor’s Associates Inc.
Start! National Cause Supporters
Chico’s
As a national supporter of Start!, Chico’s sells uniquely designed jewelry accessories to raise donations for the Cause and to encourage guests to live a heart healthy life. Between April 22 and June 30, for every heart throb key chain sold at Chico's, Chico's will donate $6 to the Start! movement. Chico's will donate a minimum of $200,000 to Start! Learn more at www.chicos.com.
MTD
As a proud national supporter of Start!, in the winter of 2009-2010, MTD is raising awareness of winter heart health and is making a contribution of $100,000 to the Cause. To learn more about this company, visit www.mtdproducts.com
PARC Management
As a national supporter of Start!, PARC Management and PARC Foundation will be rolling out the movement at their parks across North America. PARC is implementing special physical activity-related messaging, highlighting healthy food offerings, and offering limited-edition Start! co-branded retail items such as back packs and water bottles. Learn more at PARCManagement.com .
Philips Electronics
Philips Electronics is sponsoring and participating in 10 Start! Heart Walks nationwide. Learn more about this company at Philips.com.
Soma Intimates
Soma Intimates, part of Chico's FAS, is a proud national supporter of Start! Between Jan. 25 and Feb. 28, Soma will sell their "Key to My Heart" pajama set with a generous donation made to Start! Learn more about Soma Intimates at Soma.com
Walmart
Walmart is a proud support of the American Heart Association’s Start! movement and Start! Heart Walk Red Cap Survivors. These survivors, who don special red caps at Heart Walks, are recognized for surviving either heart disease or stroke. They walk to support the AHA and its continued efforts to research, fight and educate about these conditions.
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.
Nature Rocks
Nature Rocks is a national program created to inspire and empower parents to take their families to play, explore and enjoy nature for happier, healthier and smarter kids and families. That why we've partnered with the AHA's Start! movement -- to increase awareness of the many health benefits of physical activity. NatureRocks.org offers parents tools and tips, including activity and nature finders, downloadable tool kits and guides as well as information about the benefits of nature.
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 in Start! 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!
