Walk for Congenital Heart Disease takes place at Tempe Diablo Stadium on November 3 – Daily Independent

The Adult Congenital Heart Association is hosting its annual Phoenix Walk for 1 in 100 on Sunday, Nov. 3, at Tempe Diablo Stadium, 2200 W. Alameda Drive, in Tempe.

The family-friendly event will include activities such as face painting, a photo booth, bracelet making, a giant Connect Four and a cornhole, the press release explained. Scottsdale restaurant Salt Cellar will provide refreshments and popular band Seldom Seen will perform. Activities begin at 9 a.m. with the hike starting at 10 a.m

ACHA President and CEO Mark Roeder said in the release that approximately two million adults in the U.S. have congenital heart disease, but only 10 percent of those patients receive the care they need.

“As the only national advocacy group focused on this community, the Adult Congenital Heart Disease Association is dedicated to raising awareness, conducting research and helping people live better lives. We look forward to welcoming new and returning walkers to all of our Walk for 1 in 100 communities,” Roeder said.

The Walk for 1 in 100 is a grassroots, peer-to-peer fundraising event taking place this fall in 15 cities across the US, including Phoenix. The event brings together congenital heart disease patients, families, medical providers and hospital programs to raise awareness and funds to support ACHA’s mission.

Since 2017, the ACHA accreditation program has accredited more than 53 adult congenital heart disease centers, improving the standard and accessibility of ACHD care across the country. Funds raised will support local patient education and awareness programs, including webinars, regional conferences and digital resources to help patients and families advocate for their heart health, the release explained.

The goal is to raise $70,000 to empower the congenital heart disease community by improving access to resources and specialty care, improving patient-centered outcomes.

For more, visit https://support.achaheart.org/Phoenix2024/.