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MUSC 'Hustles' for heart health The MUSC Heart Walk Hustle was held Sept. 29, in conjunction with the MUSC Volunteer Services' Arts and Crafts Show. An incredible turnout by MUSC employees, students and patient families resulted in a tremendously successful event. The event's purpose was to generate enthusiasm for the 2004 American Heart Association (AHA) Heart Walk and to raise additional money to go toward the MUSC $50,000 goal. Al Nesmith, director of Safety, Security and Volunteer Services, fires a pitch at the pressure plate of a dunking booth during the American Heart Association’s Heart Walk Hustle. Moments later, the fastball delivered a good-natured volunteer from his relatively dry position above the tank into the water below. The dunking booth provided a light-hearted, fund-raising activity, raising money for the Heart Walk. A group of enthusiastic MUSC employees channel The Supremes at a karaoke booth during the Heart Walk Hustle. A sterling supporting trio backed up a feisty lead singer on “Stop in the Name of Love,” one of many eager vocalists who displayed their skills during the fundraiser.   The Heart Walk Hustle yielded more than $7,000 in donations collected from sales and events of the day.  This money combined with the enormous fundraising efforts of dedicated team captains and walkers allowed MUSC to raise more than $65,000 for the American Heart Association—the most donations from any local industry in the history of the AHA Heart Walk. Delores Oliver, Environmental Services, center, accepts a gift basket from Crystal Wright (from left), Stacey Ribble, Jodie Powell and Louan Russ. Oliver won the basket in a raffle as part of a celebration of the AHA’s Little Hearts Walk.  “Once again MUSC has shown its dedication to the organization and to the local community,” said AHA industry leader Stuart Smith. “I appreciate the hard work and committment of everyone who participated in this effort.”  MUSC Medical Center volunteers Betty Adams, left, and Nancy Bristol, right, present AHA Heart Walk director Kathleen Brophy with a pledge certificate for $750. The donation, made on behalf of MUSC volunteers, represents a large percentage of the Volunteer Craft Show’s proceeds. “Volunteers are also a part of the MUSC Team,” Adams and Bristol said. “We want to do our part in helping MUSC reach its goal.” Adams volunteers in the Rutledge Tower Ambulatory Surgery Waiting Room, while Bristol donates her time in 10 East Oncology. Thank you community partners Citadel Broadcasting Company; Steve Russell Music and Karaoke; Operation Webcast Inc.; Savory Catering; Red Orchid; Just Fresh; Joseph’s; Holiday Inn-Riverview; Doe’s Pita; 82 Queen Restaurant; Five Loaves Cafe; Sine Cera Salon; Scott Perlstine Massage Therapy; Classy Nails; MUSC Wellness Center; MUSC Asthetic Derm; Mike Bannister, DMD; Collen Parks Massage Therapy; Ultimate Family Fitness; Maria Cordova, DMD; Storm Eye Institute; Sandlapper Tours; SC Aquarium; Charleston County Parks; Embassy Suites Historic; Charleston Riverview; Joe Griffith Jr., Attorney At Law; Days Inn-Historic; Vendue Inn & Suites; Innovative Portraits; Complements; The Audubon Gallery;  B & H Photo; West Marine, West Ashley;  Wulburn-Koval Co.; Charleston Magazine; Laura Selhorst Steiner Designs; Ring Photography; Cupcake Inc.; GDC, West Ashley; JB’s Smokehouse; Mike’s Boiled Peanuts; The Crepe Stand; Rococo Bakery; Locklear’s Lowcountry Grill; Jason’s Deli; Best Brand’s Corp.; Kettle Korn; Hokus Pokus; Pet Dairy; and Sedexho. Friday, Oct. 8, 2004 Catalyst Online is published weekly, updated as needed and improved from time to time by the MUSC Office of Public Relations for the faculty, employees and students of the Medical University of South Carolina. Catalyst Online editor, Kim Draughn, can be reached at 792-4107 or by email, catalyst@musc.edu. Editorial copy can be submitted to Catalyst Online and to The Catalyst in print by fax, 792-6723, or by email to petersnd@musc.edu or catalyst@musc.edu. To place an ad in The Catalyst hardcopy, call Community Press at 849-1778.