Denver Heart Walk turns bystanders into lifesavers through CPR education
MEDIA ADVISORY
WHAT: The American Heart Association, a relentless force changing the future of health for everyone everywhere, and more than 3,000 community members will gather for the NEW Denver Heart Walk™ experience — a participant-centered event focused on CPR readiness, survivor stories and community impact. Media can capture activity in the new Be Extraordinary area as participants practice Hands-Only CPR and commit to simple heart-healthy steps, followed by an opening ceremony featuring local survivors before the walk begins. Expect energetic scenes with families, survivors and company teams throughout the venue, along the route and at the finish.
WHO: American Heart Association volunteers and supporters, including local heart and stroke survivors.
WHERE: Sloan’s Lake Park
4621 West 17th Avenue
Denver, CO 80204
WHEN: Saturday, June 20, 2026
7:30 a.m. – Pre-walk festivities and opportunity to visit the NEW Be Extraordinary area, 8:45 a.m. – Walk begins
MORE: According to the American Heart Association, more than 350,000 people suffer cardiac arrest outside of a hospital every year, and nearly 90% don’t survive. But immediate bystander CPR can make the difference — doubling or even tripling someone's chance of survival. Heart Walk is the Association’s largest community-facing initiative. Through fundraising, community education and corporate engagement, Heart Walk aims to enhance CPR training accessibility, bolster bystander preparedness, increase funding for vital research and drive equitable health for all people.
Participants can register for the Denver Heart Walk at denverheartwalk.org. From there, they can create a fundraising page and complete the Lifesaver Challenge, which includes learning Hands-Only CPR in just 90 seconds.
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About the American Heart Association
The American Heart Association is a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. Dedicated to ensuring equitable health in all communities, the organization has been a leading source of health information for more than one hundred years. Supported by more than 35 million volunteers globally, we fund groundbreaking research, advocate for the public’s health, and provide critical resources to save and improve lives affected by cardiovascular disease and stroke. By driving breakthroughs and implementing proven solutions in science, policy, and care, we work tirelessly to advance health and transform lives every day. Connect with us on heart.org, on Facebook, X or by calling 1-800-AHA-USA1.
For Media Inquiries:
Lyndsey Albright, Lyndsey.albright@heart.org
For Public Inquiries: 1-800-AHA-USA1 (242-8721)
heart.org and stroke.org
