Mackay will soon host HeartKids' annual charity walk, Two Feet & A Heartbeat this Sunday, October 13, at John Breen Park.
This special event aims to honour children lost to Childhood-onset Heart Disease (CoHD) and raise awareness of the condition that affects over 80,000 Australians.
HeartKids is the only charity in Australia dedicated to supporting individuals impacted by congenital heart disease and has been running this event since 2014, with a focus on uniting families and communities in over 30 locations nationwide.
Participants in Mackay will have the option to walk either 4 kilometres, in memory of the four children who lose their lives to CoHD each week, or 8 kilometres, in recognition of the eight babies born with CoHD each day.
HeartKids CEO Marcus Sandmann highlighted the importance of events like this and said that, “Bereaved families need all the support we can give them, and HeartKids’ mission is to do what we can to ease the burden on families following the tragic loss of a child.”
He added that Two Feet & A Heartbeat allows families to come together in memory of their Heart Angels, in a community that truly understands their grief.
The walk begins at 4pm, with participants encouraged to arrive by 3pm to enjoy the range of family-friendly activities, including free face painting, a barbecue and games. Mackay's own HeartKids ambassador Jace, along with his family, will be participating in the event, adding a local touch to this vital cause.
Zoe Corbett, mother to Heart Angel Jaxxon said, “Few understand just what it’s like to go through this, but HeartKids have put in so much effort to ensure that we can all come together like this.”
What: Two Feet & A Heartbeat Charity Walk
When: From 3pm, Sunday, 13th October
Where: John Breen Park
HeartKids Ambassador Jace
On Sunday, October 13, participants will come together at John Breen Park for the Two Feet & A Heartbeat Charity Walk to raise awareness and honour those lost to Childhood-onset Heart Disease. Photos supplied
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