CHAoC Heart and Sole Walk
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CHAoC 2026 Heart and Sole Walk
The Congenital Heart Alliance of Cincinnati (CHAoC) organizes the Heart and Sole Walk on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at Miami Whitewater Forest in Harrison, Ohio. The event combines a family walk and a 5K walk/fun run and includes community activities such as raffles, games, a DJ, and Kona Ice. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Congenital Heart Alliance of Cincinnati.
Congenital heart disease (CHD) is an abnormality in heart structure present at birth. The event text lists several statistics: about 1 in 100 newborns are born with CHD; roughly 25% of those require immediate heart intervention or surgery; globally as few as 30% of babies with CHD survive beyond their first year; in the U.S., about 50% live past childhood. CHDs are described as about 30 times more prevalent than cystic fibrosis at birth and about 60 times more common than childhood cancer. The text states there is no cure and that many people with CHD need lifelong specialized medical care.
CHAoC describes its work as funding research, promoting global collaboration, and supporting holistic well-being initiatives. The organization’s mission is presented as inspiring hope for patients, families, and medical practitioners affected by congenital heart disease. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
- 1 mile family walk
- 5K walk/fun run
