Beebe exec to chair 2024 Southern Delaware Heart Walk Nov. 3
The American Heart Association announced the chair for the 2024 Southern Delaware Heart Walk will be Thomas Trobiano, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, MAPC, Beebe Healthcare executive director of cardiovascular and neuroscience services and clinical operations.
The walk is being planned for Sunday, Nov. 3, at the Rehoboth Beach Bandstand. It will support the American Heart Association’s mission to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives.
The Southern Delaware Heart Walk is an opportunity for participants to walk in honor of those who suffer from heart disease and to raise funds for the advancement of research initiatives and community education programs. Heart disease is this nation's No. 1 cause of death, claiming nearly a million American lives each year, more than all forms of cancer combined.
“As chair, I am eager to build on the American Heart Association’s life-saving impact by connecting local community leaders and health advocates to its mission,” said Trobiano. “Whether you walk for yourself or a loved one, we are all connected to heart disease and stroke in some way, and the steps we take now will help save lives for years to come.”
As chair, Trobiano will lead a team of leadership executives in recruiting companies and organizations to participate in the Heart Walk. Through these initiatives, the leadership team and supporting organizations will raise awareness and funds for the American Heart Association while working to advance health equity, corporate engagement and community health.
“The American Heart Association celebrates 100 years of impact in 2024” said Shabool Henry, executive director of American Heart Association Delaware. “As we look ahead to the future of our life-saving work, we are thrilled to have Tom Trobiano take the reins and lead the Southern Delaware Heart Walk in our centennial year.”
A native of Northern New Jersey, Trobiano joined Beebe in 2021. He holds degrees in nursing and psychology, including a doctor of nursing practice from the University of Maryland School of Nursing.
Heart disease and stroke are largely preventable, and how people eat, move and manage stress impacts their physical and mental well-being. The Heart Walk provides resources, tools and activities to support both mental and physical well-being for all Delawareans.
For more information, go to heart.org/southerndewalk or email laura.loro@heart.org.
