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Looking for a way to get your heart pumping, socialize and help millions of others? You’re invited to join the 2023 Birmingham Heart Walk, taking place at Railroad Park on Saturday, March 11. Read on to learn more about how your steps can save lives and build community.

When: Saturday, March 11 | Festivities Begin – 8AM, Walk Begins – 9AM
Where: Railroad Park 1600 1st Avenue South | Birmingham, AL 35233
Ready to get moving? Register for the Birmingham Heart Walk here.

More than a walk

With the Birmingham Heart Walk, it’s never been easier to be a lifesaver and supporter of critical research. This free and and open-to-all event will boost your personal heart and mental health. The best part? You’ll be helping millions of others at the same time.

Led by Chief Executive Officer Michael Bartell of Encompass Health Lakeshore Rehabilitation Hospital, this year’s walk continues American Heart Association’s mission to celebrate survivors of heart disease and strokes and raise lifesaving funds.

“The Heart Walk is all about promoting the health and well-being of our community and supporting our lifesaving mission. With the event taking place shortly after American Heart Month, now is the perfect time to sign up and commit to living a healthy life.”
Lizzi Willicott, Executive Director, American Heart Association Birmingham.

Every dollar raised from the Birmingham Heart Walk goes towards research, advocacy, CPR training and to promote better health in support of the Association’s goal in reducing barriers to health care access and quality.

Become a lifesaver. Join the cause and register for the Birmingham Heart Walk here.

YOU can make a difference

Whether it’s a family member, friend or even yourself, we’re all impacted by heart disease and stroke in some way. When you register for the Birmingham Heart Walk, you take the first step in saving lives.

Don’t worry, you don’t need to be a fitness guru to get moving and have fun at the Birmingham Heart Walk. With 1-mile and 5K options, you can go at your own pace.

On race day, everyone will be celebrating, moving and grooving as the community comes together to support this great cause. The energy is electric, so you can expect to have lots of fun while raising lifesaving funds. If you’re a heart or stroke survivor, you’ll be celebrated in the best ways as you cross the finish line in the dedicated survivor lane.

Through the help of amazing local teams and donors, the Birmingham Heart Walk is over halfway to its fundraising goal. As of February 17, $439,630 of the $620,000 goal has been raised. If you’re looking for a way to support the cause, you can donate directly to the event or contribute to a walker’s fundraising page.

Get ready to lace up

By now, you’re probably wondering where to sign up. It’s easy—visit the Birmingham Heart Walk website and follow the simple registration steps. You can sign up as an individual or as part of a team.

Make sure to download the Heart Walk mobile app on iOS and Android and encourage friends and family to join in on the fun.

Here are all the race day details:

When: Saturday, March 11 | Festivities Begin – 8AM, Walk Begins – 9AM
Where: Railroad Park 1600 1st Avenue South | Birmingham, AL 35233
Route Length: 1-Mile & 5K Options
Register today

Every walker who joins and every dollar raised directly contributes to more research, people trained in lifesaving CPR and medical breakthroughs and champions for equitable health.

Want to learn more about keeping your heart healthy? Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama has expert tips that are easier than you think—check them out.

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