Walkers from across the Rochester area gathered in person once again at the Rochester Heart Walk & Run on June 9 to boost physical and mental health while supporting a lifesaving mission.
The Heart Walk & Run drew a crowd of around 1,000 walkers and runners at Genesee Valley Park. For the first time, participants could start their walk at any time throughout the evening. Additional activities included healthy demonstrations, activities for kids, health screenings, celebrations of heart disease and stroke survivors, and entertainment.
Participants helped raise more than $350,000 so far at the Rochester Heart Walk & Run. Efforts are not done as walkers can turn in donations until June 30 at www.RochesterHeartWalk.org.
“By supporting and participating in the Rochester Heart Walk & Run, this community is helping to ensure that more cardiovascular research is funded, more hospitals administer the highest standards of care, and that fewer people suffer and die from heart disease and stroke,” said Kelly Quinn, Heart Walk & Run Chairwoman and client manager at Unum. “With every step you take and every dollar you raise, you are building a legacy that will save and improve lives.”
The funds raised from the Rochester Heart Walk & Run go towards research, advocacy, CPR training and to promote better health in support of the Association’s 2024 Health Equity Impact Goal, reducing barriers to health care access and quality.
For more information or to continue fundraising, visit www.RochesterHeartWalk.org.
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