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Mark your Calendar: Acadiana Heart Walk

  • Nov 16, 2025
  • 2 min read

On November 22, 2025, the Acadiana community will come together for the Acadiana Heart Walk, a fundraiser and awareness event hosted by the American Heart Association. The walk will take place at the City Club at River Ranch, located at 1100 Camellia Boulevard in Lafayette, LA.

Purpose & Mission

The Heart Walk is designed to unite the community to:

  • Raise life-saving funds for cardiovascular and stroke research.

  • Support CPR education and encourage bystander readiness in emergencies.

  • Honor survivors of heart disease and stroke, and remember loved ones affected.

  • Promote a healthy, active lifestyle through walking, music, and community engagement.


Schedule

  • Festivities begin at 8:00 AM, with the walk launching around 9:30 AM.

  • The event runs until about 12:00 PM, according to local listings.


How to Participate

  • You can register for the walk via the official Heart Walk website. American Heart Association

  • Participants are encouraged to fundraise — donations help fuel the American Heart Association’s work in research, CPR training, and community programs.

  • There’s a “Move More Challenge” and other tools via the Heart Walk mobile app to stay active and connected.

  • Sur­vivors of heart disease or stroke will be specially honored, and there’s a dedicated “survivor lane” at the finish line.

Impact

  • The event is more than just a walk — it’s about transforming bystanders into lifesavers by making CPR more accessible and widespread.


  • Funds raised go directly into research, advocacy, and education, helping improve the prevention, treatment, and survival of cardiovascular disease.


  • The walk also builds community spirit, bringing together families, co-workers, and survivors in support of a shared cause.

Contact Information

  • For more information, you can reach out to the Acadiana Heart Walk team via email: AcadianaLA@heart.org or by phone: (859) 760-2299.

  • Offline (paper) donation forms are also available.


Why It Matters

Cardiovascular disease remains one of the leading causes of death, and sudden cardiac arrest (especially outside of hospital settings) often has devastating outcomes—especially when bystanders are not prepared to act.  This event plays a critical role in not only raising funds, but in empowering the community with life-saving skills.


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