DAVENPORT, IOWA (April 18, 2022) — The American Heart Association, the leading voluntary health organization focused on heart and brain health for all, is inviting the Quad Cities back to its premier event to boost physical and mental health through healthy habits while supporting the lifesaving mission.
On Saturday, June 11, 8AM, Quad Cities-area Heart Walk participants and teams are invited to Schwiebert Riverfront Park to celebrate heart and stroke survivors, raise lifesaving funds, and encourage physical activity. This year’s theme, Heart Walk Here, invites participants to walk on the event path or to create a path of their own. From parks and parkways to tucked away trails, participants are invited to Heart Walk at any location that inspires their heart health. Heart Walk Here is led by Scott Naumann, 2nd Ward Alderman for the City of Bettendorf.
“I’m so excited to help inspire the community to come together and generate funds and overall health awareness to save lives,” said Naumann. ”The Quad Cities will benefit tremendously from the additional trainings and outreach opportunities created through the Heart Walk. The collaboration of corporate, organizational, and individual teams is phenomenal!”
To register, visit www.QuadCitiesHeartWalk.org. From there, participants can stay up to date by downloading the Heart Walk mobile app and encourage friends and family to join in via e-mail or on social media. Those walking on Heart Walk on a path of their own, can follow the festivities through the event hashtag, #QCHeartWalk.
The Quad Cities Heart Walk is sponsored by CP, RIA Federal Credit Union, American Bank and Trust, Point Builders, UnityPoint Health — Trinity, Modern Woodmen of America, Molo Companies/Big 10 Marts, Nestle Purina, RiverStone Group Inc, Cardiovascular Medicine, Mills Chevrolet, Legat Architects, WQAD. and the Quad City Times.
The Quad Cities Heart Walk is the signature event of the American Heart Association’s Heart Challenge program which is designed to help companies positively impact employee overall health and well-being. The program is anchored in a series of customizable workplace events that inspires employees to be more engaged, reconnect with colleagues, get in their physical activity, support a great cause, and have a lot of fun doing it.
The funds raised from the Quad Cities Heart Walk 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.
About the American Heart Association
The American Heart Association is a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. We are dedicated to ensuring equitable health in all communities. Through collaboration with numerous organizations, and powered by millions of volunteers, we fund innovative research, advocate for the public’s health, and share lifesaving resources. The Dallas-based organization has been a leading source of health information for nearly a century. Connect with us on heart.org, Facebook, Twitter or by calling 1-800-AHA-USA1.
