Annual Heart Walk KC brings community and survivors together [Video]

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The annual Heart Walk KC hosted by the American Heart Association returns this weekend—an event that aims to raise awareness about cardiovascular health while also celebrating survivors of heart disease and stroke.

“Everyone’s affected by heart disease and stroke and so our goal here in Kansas City with the American Association. Make sure that everyone is healthy, regardless of where you live, and the funds that we raise here are crucial to our mission to help do that,” said Amanda Nichols, vice president of the American Heart Association in Kansas City.

The event attracts thousands of people from across the Kansas City area in support of those fighting heart disease alongside those who are survivors.

“It is so impactful when you see these companies and individuals coming out with their matching T-shirts for their families and representing their love for one another, it’s life-changing,” said Laura …