Spokane, Wash., July 21, 2025 – Survivors of heart disease and stroke, along with corporate teams and other supporters of the American Heart Association, will walk to save lives from cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death in the United States. The Washington Heart and Stroke Walk will return to Spokane and will be held on Saturday, September 27 starting and ending at the Spokane Convention Center’s Riverside Lawn.
The Heart and Stroke Walk is the signature community event for the American Heart Association and is a festive, family-friendly walk where leashed dogs are welcome. Event day includes a pre-walk health and wellness festival, a short stage program, followed by an untimed walk. Heart disease and stroke survivors are recognized with red and white baseball caps to highlight their journey. Young survivors of heart disease and stroke are gifted with superhero capes. The day is truly a celebration of health and well-being with teams dressing up in custom-created t-shirts, displaying celebratory signs and raising their heart rates for better health.
“Many of our Spokane supporters have walked virtually over the last few years and we’re excited to offer an opportunity to join together with other likeminded individuals in-person,” said Whitney Meidl, executive director, American Heart Association, Washington. “Since heart disease and stroke are our leading killer, many of us know someone who has been touched. It is these personal reasons that drive our volunteers, supporters and sponsors to support the American Heart Association’s movement to change the future of health and be the progress that ensures longer, healthier lives for all.”
Donations raised through the event benefit the American Heart Association and help to save lives by funding scientific research that can lead to medical breakthroughs, as well as programs that drive public health policy, set guidelines for medical care and educate the community.
The Spokane event will join two other in-person events taking place in communities across Washington. Any walker can also choose to participate remotely on a route of their choosing. Sign up at WashingtonHeartWalk.org and from there, can create a fundraising page, download the Heart Walk mobile app, invite family and friends to participate, and take part in the Heart and Stroke Walk CPR Digital Experience to learn Hands-Only CPR in 90 seconds.
The Washington Heart and Stroke Walk is sponsored locally by MultiCare Health System, Delta Dental of Washington, and Providence Health Plan. For more information, visit WashingtonHeartWalk.org or contact Sarah Floyd at sarah.floyd@heart.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. In Washington, visit heart.org/Washington, or follow us on Facebook, Instagram or X.
For Media Inquiries:
Valerie Koch: valerie.koch@heart.org
For Public Inquiries: 1-800-AHA-USA1 (242-8721)
heart.org and stroke.org
