We've walked the heartwalk since 2014 in memory of Frank Kennedy Jr. to exorcise our grief, exercise our bodies and give other families hope for better outcomes than we had on that terrible day in 2013. This year is different though. We never thought we'd be walking for anyone besides Frank but this year we add two more names to the list - Kevin D. and Frank Sr. We are now also walking out of gratitude. In 2023 and 2024, we saw the power behind the funding we've raised as these two faced serious cardiovascular events and survived. We walk to spread awareness, fund more screenings for their conditions and improve outcomes for those who are faced with the same afflictions they were. We also walk to get out and move our bodies and improve our own heart health.
With great thanks for the American Heart Association for all they've done to save members of our family and so many more, we're looking forward to this years heart walk with a renewed sense of appreciation and hope.
Heart disease is still the no. 1 killer and stroke ranks no. 5 in our nation.
We are walking together - not only for our own health, but also for yours. And for the health of our parents, our children, and our grandchildren.
The Heart Walk is a time of celebration, joy, and inspiration. It's also an event where people work together to support one single goal - to create a world free of heart disease and stroke.
This year, as we celebrate the Centennial of the American Heart Assocation, we will move into our second century with Bold Hearts focused on the work ahead while celebrating our lifesaving history with those who have made it possible. This relentless pursuit will continue until heart disease and stroke no longer exist.
Be a relentless force. Be a supporter of critical research. Be a lifesaver. Be a part of an unstoppable team. Join us now and walk to save lives.
