Community Comes Together to Save Lives at Miami-Dade Heart Walk
Thousands Attend Annual Event to Support Heart Disease Research and Awareness
West Miami-Dade, Fla. – The American Heart Association and South Floridians gathered at Florida International University’s Modesto A. Maidique Campus on Saturday for the annual Miami-Dade Heart Walk, marking 100 years of the American Heart Association. The event aimed to educate the community on the importance of CPR training to save lives.
Educating the Community on CPR Training
This year’s focus was on educating the community on the importance of CPR training to save lives. May Perez Johnson, whose friend died of a heart attack, emphasized the importance of cardiovascular health. "We want to spread awareness, because this can hit you at any age," she said. "People think that it’s only an older person that can suffer from something like this, but it’s at any age, so we’re here to support, raise awareness and celebrate life as well."
Fundraising Efforts
The event raised $565,000 that will go toward heart disease research. The funds will support the American Heart Association’s mission to reduce heart disease and stroke, the leading causes of death in the United States.
Conclusion
The Miami-Dade Heart Walk is a testament to the community’s commitment to supporting heart disease research and awareness. By educating the community on CPR training and raising funds for research, the American Heart Association is one step closer to achieving its goal of reducing heart disease and stroke.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the purpose of the Miami-Dade Heart Walk?
A: The purpose of the Miami-Dade Heart Walk is to raise funds for heart disease research and to educate the community on the importance of CPR training.
Q: How much money was raised at the event?
A: The event raised $565,000 that will go toward heart disease research.
Q: Why is CPR training important?
A: CPR training is important because it can help save lives in the event of a heart attack or other cardiac emergency.
Q: What is the American Heart Association’s mission?
A: The American Heart Association’s mission is to reduce heart disease and stroke, the leading causes of death in the United States.
