Remove ImagesPlaque Busters rewards Lake Windward with $1,000
December 02, 2012
Plaque presents a $1,000 check to winner Carson Phillips, left, along with Plaque Busters’ Lake Windward Elementary co-president Lora Bunarek and Dr. Leslie Gaskill.
He proved that with determination and hard work he could reach his goal to win for the prevention of heart attacks, strokes and diabetes.
"[He's] blessed with the gift of gab," his mother Lisa Phillips said. "Carson canvassed the neighborhood with flyers, and spread the word in his school."
Runners got great exercise, a T-shirt and supported a good cause at the same time. Some of the sponsors and booth participants included Northside Hospital, Kroger, Totally Running and Gastroenterology Associates.
Plaque Busters, founded by Dr. Leslie Gaskill, is a Johns Creek-based health and wellness mission that empowers children and adults for the prevention heart attacks, strokes and diabetes.
"Atherosclerosis, which is plaque in the arteries, is a disease that often starts in children. We are working hard to educate the family unit so that healthier lifestyles and habits can be adopted at a young age. Additionally, it is important that parents understand disease can often be detected and reversed in both children and adults many times with lifestyle changes," Gaskill said.
Other education and community event information can be found on the Plaque Busters website at www.plaquebusters.net or www.drlesliegaskill.com.