Versailles, In. — The Indiana State Police “Bolt for the Heart” campaign is underway. The effort is a fun way to get some exercise and help put an Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) in Indiana State Police patrol cars. The “Bolt For The Heart” 5K fundraising event is held in Carmel on the Center Green at 9 a.m. every year on Thanksgiving Day.
If you can’t make the Thanksgiving Day run in Carmel, you can sign up to do the “5K Virtual Run” which you can do anytime and anyplace between now and Thanksgiving. You receive a medal and runner’s bib for signing up for the run, with options to buy shirts and hats. For a local option you can join Pendleton Troopers as they run 3.1 laps around Baker Park between 7 a.m. and 10 a.m. on October 20th. A trooper will be present on the east side of Baker Park from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. to answer any questions about AED’s.
If you don’t want to run but would still like to help out, you can by making a donation of any amount. To register and do a “Virtual Run” or to make a donation in any amount go to this link To Donate or Run Click This Link and Then Click the “Donate” or “Virtual Run” Tab All funds raised from the run or donations will go towards the purchase of additional AED’s for law enforcement.
The 5K run is self-paced and is a great way to put down the electronics and do something fun as a family while supporting a worthy cause that could save a life. Lt. Tony Delello, commander of the Pendleton State Police Post commented, “We are grateful for the partnership with Bolt for the Heart and appreciate the community support to raise funds for this life-saving equipment.” Lt. Delello concluded, “We know everyone has busy schedules, so if you can’t join us on the run date, we hope you’ll consider a donation of any amount to help reach our goal.”
