Arkansas Heart Hospital and Bishop Park Partner for World Heart Day Challenge

Public invited to walk a heart-shaped route to promote a healthy lifestyle

Community members are invited to walk along a heart-shaped path on Friday, Sept. 29, from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. at Bishop Park, 6401 Boone Road. The walk marks World Heart Day, intended to raise awareness for cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death among Arkansans. The event is organized by the Arkansas Heart Hospital and Bryant’s Bishop Park. The community is invited to join anytime over the course of the event.

Event Highlights Include:

• Food trucks will be on hand.
• The Bryant Boys and Girls Club will participate in the heart-shaped route.
• The Arkansas Heart Hospital will offer free blood pressure screenings to those that participate.
• Hospital experts will also be on hand to explain the importance of staying active and ways to stay heart healthy.