February is American Heart Month!

Did you know heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women? In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports 715,000 Americans have a heart attack every year. And, annually nearly 600,000 people die from heart disease in the U.S. That’s one out of every four deaths!

The good news is heart disease is preventable and controllable; and the Tampa Y is here to help. As a leading voice on health and well-being in the Tampa Bay community, we are committed to preventing obesity and the chronic diseases associated with it, such as heart disease and type 2 diabetes. 

The First Tee of Tampa Bay, a program branch of the Tampa YMCA, is offering a variety of golf and life skills programs for children ages 5-18. There are several program locations available throughout the Greater Tampa area. Partial Program Scholarships are available for families earning less than $55,000/year, for those enrolling multiple children, and for those with special circumstances. Participants do NOT need their own golf clubs, but they are welcome to bring them if they have them. To register or to get more information on any of The First Tee of Tampa Bay programs, log on to www.thefirstteetampabay.org or call 813-238-7320.