17/11/2025
In 2022, EMT, Marine and firefighter Willie set out to run a 10K road race. But just one mile in, his heart stopped. Fellow runners rushed to help, performing CPR and using an AED for 20 minutes until EMTs arrived. Because they took action, Willie survived.
At Heart Walk, survivors like Willie are celebrated as communities come together to create health and hope for every heartbeat. Every walker who joins and every dollar donated means more people trained in CPR, more research and more lifesaving moments for everyone.
Survivors like Willie are proof that extraordinary things happen when people take action.
