WHEELING, W.V., Sept. 22, 2025 – The American Heart Association will bring the community together in a fun, meaningful way this Thursday with the 2025 Ohio Valley Heart Walk on September 25th at Wheeling Park. The event aims to raise funds to fight heart disease and stroke, the leading causes of death in the U.S. Festivities begin at 5:30 p.m. and the walk begins at 6 p.m.
Chaired by Beth Kuhn (WesBanco), the Ohio Valley 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, food trucks and much more for families to enjoy.
“We are excited to see the Ohio Valley come together to support heart health and our lifesaving mission,” said Lauren Thomas, 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/ohiovalleywalk. 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 WVU Medicine, the Highmark Charitable Fund of West Virginia, the Health Plan, and WesBanco. Media supporters for the event include WTRF 7 News and iHeart Radio Wheeling.
“We can’t thank our sponsors and community partners enough,” Thomas 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.
