The New Orleans area Heart Walk participants and teams came together on Nov. 19 at The Shrine on Airline to celebrate heart and stroke survivors, raise funds, and encourage physical activity. Thanks to local sponsors, community teams and more, approximately $235,000 was raised to support research and community programs to build a healthier community. The 2022 New Orleans Heart walk was led by Kyle Sharbonno, vice president of Gootee Construction, Inc.
“The past year has shown us that no matter where we are, we can come together for a common cause,” said Gootee. “The Heart Walk is all about promoting the health and well-being of our community and supporting our lifesaving mission.”
To see community photos or find out more about American Heart Association’s local events, visit heart.org/Louisiana.
The New Orleans Heart Walk is the signature event of the American Heart Association’s Heart Challenge program which is designed to help companies positively impact employee overall health and wellbeing.
The funds raised from the New Orleans Heart Walk go towards research, advocacy, CPR training and to promote better health in support of the Association’s 2024 Health Equity Impact Goal, reducing barriers to health care access and quality.