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2025 New River Valley Heart Walk to Raise Funds to Fight Heart Disease and Stroke

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The American Heart Association's 2025 New River Valley Heart Walk will take place on October 11 at Christiansburg Huckleberry Park, aiming to raise funds to fight heart disease and stroke, the leading causes of death in the U.S. The event is co-chaired by Aaron Carr and Lauren Dudley, and registration is free, with teams encouraged to participate. The event will feature a Kids Zone, the annual Pup Parade, and more for families to enjoy.

Key Takeaways:

  • The 2025 New River Valley Heart Walk will take place on October 11 at Christiansburg Huckleberry Park, with registration free and open to all ages, including pets.
  • The event is co-chaired by Aaron Carr (Eyecare & Surgery Blacksburg) and Lauren Dudley (LewisGale Hospital Montgomery), and aims to raise funds to fight heart disease and stroke, the leading causes of death in the U.S.
  • Leading sponsors include MOOG, Carilion Clinic, LewisGale Hospital Pulaski, LewisGale Hospital Montgomery, InMotion, and the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM).
  • The event will feature a Kids Zone, the annual Pup Parade, and more for families to enjoy.
  • Christie Steele-Garcia, development director for the American Heart Association, emphasized the importance of community support for heart health and the life-saving mission of the Association.
  • Registration is free and can be done quickly and easily by visiting www.NRVHeartWalk.org.

Statistics:

  • The American Heart Association is a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives, with over 35 million volunteers globally.
  • The Association has been a leading source of health information for more than one hundred years.
  • Heart disease and stroke are the leading causes of death in the U.S.
  • The 2025 New River Valley Heart Walk is an effort to support the American Heart Association's work in advancing health and hope for everyone, everywhere.

Sources:

  • American Heart Association
  • American Heart Association Copyright 2017 Contify.com

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