Metro Jackson Heart Walk to Spotlight Survivors, CPR Readiness
Middle school student Addie Hamm shared her survivor story ahead of the walk.
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) -Hundreds of community members are expected to gather at the Two Mississippi Museums on Saturday, Nov. 14, for the American Heart Association’s Metro Jackson Heart Walk, an event focused on survivor stories, CPR readiness and community impact.
Among the survivors sharing their stories is Addie Hamm, a middle school student who was born with a congenital heart defect and received a new heart. Addie visited Studio 3 to share her story and will be among the speakers at the walk’s opening ceremony.
Participants will have an opportunity to practice Hands-Only CPR and commit to heart-healthy steps before the ceremony and walk. The American Heart Association says funds raised through the Heart Walk support efforts including research, community education and CPR training.
When and where
The walk takes place at the Two Mississippi Museums, 222 North Street, Jackson. Check-in begins at 8 a.m., followed by the opening ceremony at 8:45 a.m. The walk starts at 9 a.m. and follows a 3.1-mile route.
In addition to Addie, speakers are scheduled to include heart survivor and college student Aiden Huff; Heart Walk chair Brad Beattie, administrator and CEO of Baptist Memorial Hospital, Rankin County Hospital; Aniyah McKissic, Miss All-America City 2027, representing Tupelo; and Jennifer Hopping, executive director of the American Heart Association in Jackson.
Learning a lifesaving skill
According to the American Heart Association, more than 350,000 people experience cardiac arrest outside a hospital each year, and nearly 90% do not survive. Immediate bystander CPR can double or triple a person’s chance of survival, the association says.
Participants can register, create a fundraising page and complete the Lifesaver Challenge, which includes learning Hands-Only CPR in 90 seconds. To register or learn more, visit the Metro Jackson Heart Walk page.
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