Walkers stride from the starting gate as the 2022 Heart Walk gets underway.
All photos by Donn Jones
More than 600 people gathered Oct. 1 for this year’s Greater Nashville Heart Walk held Saturday on the Vanderbilt campus. Overall, the event raised $1,515,721 to support the American Heart Association’s research and health advocacy efforts. The 61 VUMC teams raised $91,000, topping the institutional goal of $75,000.
Walkers and their furry friends were all smiles during this annual event that featured a live band, a survivor tribute wall and health booths for blood pressure screenings and nutrition information.
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