Thousands Unite at SRP Park for Annual CSRA Heart Walk

Community gathers to promote heart health awareness and raise over $400,000 for the American Heart Association.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 12:27am

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Approximately 3,000 participants from the Central Savannah River Area (CSRA) came together at SRP Park in North Augusta, Georgia on Friday evening to take part in the American Heart Association's annual Heart Walk. The event was a major success, raising over $400,000 to support the organization's efforts in nutrition, CPR readiness, blood pressure awareness and management, as well as contribute to research institutions.

Why it matters

The Heart Walk is a crucial event that brings the community together to raise awareness and funds for heart health initiatives. With heart disease being a leading cause of death, events like this play a vital role in educating the public, promoting prevention, and supporting critical research to improve outcomes.

The details

The funds raised at the Heart Walk will be reinvested directly into the local community, supporting the American Heart Association's programs and research. The event featured personal stories from heart health survivors, like Todd Maxwell, who underwent open-heart surgery at age 44 and is now recovering and participating in the walk.

  • The Heart Walk took place on Friday, March 30, 2026.
  • Todd Maxwell had his open-heart surgery about three weeks after his 44th birthday.

The players

Katherine Bonner

Development Director at the American Heart Association.

Todd Maxwell

A heart health survivor who participated in the Heart Walk after undergoing open-heart surgery.

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What they’re saying

“The $400,000 raised is reinvested directly into our community. It supports our efforts in nutrition, CPR readiness, blood pressure awareness and management, and contributes to our research institutions. This funding is essential for discovering the root causes of heart issues and developing long-term solutions.”

— Katherine Bonner, Development Director, American Heart Association

“To be able to even do it, like the one mile walk so soon after my surgery, has been great. As it's hard to put into words, honestly. I'm just grateful. I'm sweet for the people in my life, the people that have supported me since my surgery.”

— Todd Maxwell, Heart health survivor

The takeaway

Events like the annual CSRA Heart Walk play a vital role in promoting heart health awareness, supporting critical research, and bringing communities together to make a positive impact on public health. The success of this year's walk, with over $400,000 raised, demonstrates the strong commitment of the local community to prioritize cardiovascular well-being.