The Adult Congenital Heart Association is hosting its annual Phoenix Walk for 1 in 100 on Sunday, Nov. 3, at Tempe Diablo Stadium, 2200 W. Alameda Drive, in Tempe. 

The family-friendly event will feature activities such as face painting, a photo booth, bracelet making, giant Connect Four and cornhole, press release explained. Scottsdale restaurant Salt Cellar will provide refreshments, and the popular band Seldom Seen will perform. Activities begin at 9 a.m., with the walk kicking off at 10 a.m.

ACHA president and CEO Mark Roeder said in the release that approximately two million adults in the U.S. have congenital heart disease, but only 10% of those patient receive the care that they need.

“As the only national advocacy group focused on this community, the Adult Congenital Heart Association is dedicated to raising awareness, pursuing research and helping people live better lives. We look forward to welcoming new and returning walkers in all our Walk for 1 in 100 communities,” Roeder said. 

The Walk for 1 in 100 is a grassroots, peer-to-peer fundraising event happening this fall in 15 cities across the U.S., including Phoenix. The event brings together congenital heart disease patients, families, medical providers and hospital programs to raise awareness and funds to support ACHA’s mission. 

Since 2017, ACHA’s accreditation program has accredited more than 53 Adult Congenital Heart Disease centers, improving the standard and accessibility of ACHD care nationwide. Funds raised will support local patient education and awareness programs, including webinars, regional conferences and digital resources to help patients and families advocate for their heart health, the release explained.

The goal is to raise $70,000 to empower the congenital heart disease community by advancing access to resources and specialized care, improving patient-centered outcomes.

For more, visit https://support.achaheart.org/Phoenix2024/.