“Saving lives, step by step.”That’s the headline of an upcoming signature event by the American Heart Association.The association along with more than 15-hundred community members are expected to gather for the “Grand Rapids Heart Walk”. Described as a “family friendly” walk, it will feature “Hands-Only CPR” education and survivor celebrations.
A news release says approximately 9 in 10 people who experience cardiac arrest outside the hospital die. In many cases, bystander CPR is not performed. Through fundraising, community education and corporate engagement, the Heart Walk expands local CPR training access, strengthens bystander readiness and supports research to save and improve lives from cardiovascular disease and stroke, the leading cause of death in Grand Rapids.
Officials say this event supports the lifesaving mission of the American Heart Association.
The walk will be held on Saturday, October 4th from 9 until noon.
Those interested in participating can register for the Heart Walk at GrandRapidsHeartWalk.org
