The American Heart Association is hosting the 2023 Corridor Heart Walk on Saturday, May 6, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.
The heart walk will give supporters an opportunity to celebrate heart and stroke survivors, raise lifesaving funds and engage in physical activity. This year’s theme is “I Walk to Save Lives.” Participants also will take part in their own version of The Hawkeye Wave.
“Heart disease and stroke impact people in very personal life-changing ways,” said Dr. Ian Law, co-chair of the Corridor Heart Walk and director of the division of pediatric cardiology with the University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics. “The Heart Walk encourages participants to express, share and be inspired by the reasons why they walk while supporting an organization that leads the way in the fight against cardiovascular disease.”
Levi Ellis, 9, of Urbana, Iowa, will serve as this year’s survivor ambassador. Diagnosed with Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome, Levi had three open-heart surgeries by the time he turned three. Now, he’s an active third-greater who enjoys flag football, basketball, bowling and golf.
To register, visit heart.org/CorridorHeartWalk. Funds raised during the walk will go toward research, advocacy, CPR training and to promote better health. During the past five years, the American Heart Association has funded more than $12.9 million on new research studies in Iowa, including 63 studies at the University of Iowa.
