Placing Children at the Heart of Research: Chicago Heart Walk June 11
Back in-person, The Children's Heart Foundation will be leading the 2022 Chicago Congenital Heart Walk at 8:30 a.m. on June 11 at the Lincoln Park Rowing Lagoon, just north of downtown Chicago. Chicago is one of 29 cities across the country who will be hosting walks this spring and summer as families fight against the number one birth defect in the United States: congenital heart disease.
The Congenital Heart Walk series directly supports the mission of The Children's Heart Foundation: to invest in the most promising research to advance the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of congenital heart defects. This year the Chicago walk has a goal of raising $110,500 for heart research. This family-friendly event includes activities, games, music, entertainment, peace and remembrance, and research remarks as teams walk together to celebrate and honor children and teens, both living and deceased, who have been impacted by congenital heart disease. All individuals and families are welcome to participate in this free event.
Founded in 1996, The Children's Heart Foundation is the nation's leading organization solely dedicated to congenital heart disease funding and has invested nearly $14 million towards its cause to date. The research spans independently-funded research grants, joint-funding with the American Heart Association, multi-network data sharing and benchmarking with Cardiac Networks United, and research fellowship with the American Academy of Pediatrics. This investment in research has significantly increased the survival, longevity and quality of life for congenital heart disease patients. There are now estimated to be between two and three million Americans living with congenital heart disease, enjoying longer, happier and healthier lives.
To register for this year's event, begin fundraising and donate, visit http://give.ChildrensHeartFoundation.org/WalkforCHDResearchChicago.