Team Launch joined more than 25,000 other walkers on an overcast, rainy Saturday for the 2009 Start! Heart Walk. Benefiting the American Heart Association, the Dallas walk was one of its most successful, raising nearly $3 million.

Armed with umbrellas and ponchos, 18 determined Launchers splashed their way through the 5K, in remembrance of Pat Seimetz, husband of Launch partner Diane Seimetz. Pat passed away from a heart attack this past May.  The Launch team sported “Rock the Walk for Pat” t-shirts designed by art director Stephanie Fisher.