This year, the Memphis Parks team is walking in the American Heart Association?s Heart Walk with purpose, remembrance, and hope. We walk not only to raise funds for heart health and life-saving research, but also to honor the memory of our dear colleague, Deputy Director Adrianna Moore.

Adrianna?s light touched so many in our community. She was a dedicated public servant, passionate about improving parks and creating spaces where families could thrive. Tragically, Adrianna passed away at just 36 years old due to intermittent arrhythmia and hypertensive heart disease. Her sudden loss reminds us how critical it is to prioritize heart health, raise awareness, and support research that can prevent such tragedies.

The Heart Walk is more than a fundraising event?it?s a chance to carry forward Adrianna?s spirit of service and love for community. By walking together, we honor her legacy and help ensure that more lives are saved through early detection, better care, and stronger public health initiatives.