CHARLESTON, W.V., Oct. 1, 2025 – The American Heart Association will bring the community together in a fun, meaningful way this Saturday with the 2025 Charleston Heart Walk on October 4th at GoMart Ballpark. The event aims to raise funds to fight heart disease and stroke, the leading causes of death in the U.S. Festivities begin at 9 a.m. and the walk begins at 10 a.m.

Chaired by Erin Noon (Charleston Area Alliance), the Charleston Heart Walk will celebrate the Association’s mission to advance health and hope for everyone, everywhere while featuring a Kids Zone, the annual Pup Parade (sponsored by Charleston Area Alliance), the T-Shirt Strut (sponsored by the Health Plan) and much more for families to enjoy.

“We are excited to see the Capital City come together to support heart health and our lifesaving mission,” said Amanda Sosebee, development director for the American Heart Association. “It’s incredibly rewarding to see this community show up for local survivors and to help fund our critical, lifesaving research.”

Registration is free and can be done quickly and easily by visiting www.heart.org/charlestonwvwalk. Teams can be made of local businesses, families, community organizations, churches or anyone who just wants to be a part of this special day.

Local sponsors include MRC Global, CAMC/Vandalia Health, Encova Insurance, Highmark Charitable Fund for West Virginia, Roane General Hospital, Charleston Area Alliance, the Health Plan, Jackson Kelly PLLC, WVU Medicine Thomas Memorial Hospital, Atlas Prediction Control, Cornerstone Hospital and WV American Water. Media supporters for the event include WCHS/WVAH, 100.9 the Mix and Rock 105 FM.

“We can’t thank our sponsors and community partners enough,” Sosebee added. “Their support helps us bring this impactful event to life.”

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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:  

Kevin Pauley: Kevin.Pauley@heart.org; (304) 444-6494 

For Public Inquiries: 1-800-AHA-USA1 (242-8721) 

heart.org and stroke.org