| Ris Lacoste Hits the Ground - Walking RIS Walk 60 Supports George Washington Women’s Heart Center |
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Ris Lacoste, chef
and owner of the nationally acclaimed West End restaurant, RIS, is taking to the streets of downtown DC to
walk an hour a day for a healthier, happier 2012. Beginning Wednesday, February 1, the first
day of American Heart Month,
Ris will walk from 12 noon to 1pm following a designated daily route that
originates from her restaurant, RIS, at the corner of 23rd and L
Streets, NW. Anyone who wishes to join
her in this hour long commitment to better health is welcome. The walking route
will be listed on www.risdc.com, as well as Facebook page and Twitter account.
The new program, dubbed RIS Walk 60, is not just for Ris’
health, but for a heart-healthy cause. For every mile walked, Ris is
asking walkers to donate $1 to the George Washington Women’s Heart Center. “The program’s
mission is to save lives and improve the quality of life for women at
risk of cardiovascular disease in Washington, DC,” said program director Dr.
Jannet Lewis, M.D. Anchored by five
outstanding cardiologists and leaders in their fields, the program has a
special interest in reducing the prevalence of cardiovascular disease in women.
“Although heart disease is the leading
cause of death among women, many women do not understand their greatest health
threats,” she added.
Ris’ mother died of heart disease in 2010, making the cause
all the more personal. “As a chef I realize
I am in the unique position not only to feed people fresh, whole foods, but
also to walk with them on the path to better health,” Ris added, “I hope that
everyone will join me as we walk together for our own health and the hearts of
the women we love.”
Ris will document the progress of the RIS Walk 60 program
through the restaurant’s Twitter and
Facebook pages. The goal of the program is to walk 25,000
miles in 2012 to raise $25,000 for the GW Women’s Heart Center. For more information visit RIS online (www.risdc.com) or call (202) 730-2500.
RIS is the heart of Washington’s West End neighborhood, open
regularly Monday through Friday for lunch from 11:30am until 5:30pm and for
dinner from 5:00pm until 11:00pm. On
Saturday dinner is served from 5:00pm until 11:00pm. Sunday brunch is available from 10:00am until
3:00pm; late lunch from 3pm until 5pm; and dinner from 5:00pm until 9:00pm.
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