Thousands unite in Sacramento to build a community of lifesavers
Sacramento, Sept. 26, 2025— More than 6,000 people gathered at the Sacramento Heart & Stroke Walk on September 20 at William Land Park, raising nearly $900,000 to further the American Heart Association’s lifesaving mission. Nine out of 10 people who suffer cardiac arrest outside the hospital don’t survive—a sobering statistic that underscores the Heart & Stroke Walk’s urgent call to action: fundraise, learn CPR and take action to save lives.
In addition to raising critical funds, the Sacramento Heart & Stroke Walk brought together heart disease and stroke survivors, as well as participants from 90 local companies, to unite in the mission to save lives. Every walker who joined the Heart & Stroke Walk, every dollar donated, means more people trained in lifesaving CPR, more research and more lifesaving moments for everyone.
“The Heart & Stroke Walk is a powerful reflection of what’s possible when our community unites around a common purpose,” said Steven Foster, President & CEO of Dignity Health Mercy General Hospital and the 2026 Heart & Stroke Walk Chairperson. “This isn’t just a fundraising event— it’s a movement. Together, we’re building a culture of health, expanding access to lifesaving skills, and working toward a future where every household is ready to respond in a cardiac emergency. I’m proud of the progress we’ve made and inspired by what’s ahead.”
Here in Sacramento the top companies based on fundraising, include:
- Dignity Health
- Sutter Health
- CVC
- UC Davis
- Pacific Coast Building Products, Inc.
“Creating a Nation of Lifesavers means lives are going to be saved,” said Khuram Arif, M.D., American Heart Association Sacramento Board Member and President at Western Health Advantage. “It’s incredibly powerful to know the funds we raised will help train more people in CPR and advance lifesaving research. Knowing we’re helping to equip our community with the tools to save lives is both humbling and energizing.”
The Sacramento Heart & Stroke Walk is sponsored by local Healthy for Good sponsors CVC, Dignity Health, and Western Health Advantage as well as local Nation of Lifesavers sponsors Pacific Coast Building Products, Inc. and Teichert Materials. To learn more, visit SacramentoHeartWalk.org
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About the American Heart Association
The American Heart Association is a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. Dedicated to ensuring equitable health in all communities, the organization has been a leading source of health information for more than one hundred years. Supported by more than 35 million volunteers globally, we fund groundbreaking research, advocate for the public’s health, and provide critical resources to save and improve lives affected by cardiovascular disease and stroke. By driving breakthroughs and implementing proven solutions in science, policy, and care, we work tirelessly to advance health and transform lives every day. Connect with us on heart.org, Facebook, X or by calling 1-800-AHA-USA1.
For Media Inquiries: 214-706-1173
Vibhuti (Vi) Gupta: 916-892-6442; Vibhuti.gupta@heart.org
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