The Children’s Heart Foundation is leading a nationwide initiative to combat congenital heart defects through a series of research walks.

The San Antonio Congenital Heart Walk, presented by University Health, was held Sunday morning at Morgan’s Wonderland Sports Complex.

By the Numbers: Congenital Heart Defects in America • 40,000 babies are born with congenital heart defects each year (One child every 15 minutes) • America’s most common and deadly birth defect • 33 research walks are being hosted nationwide • 1-mile walk distance at the San Antonio event

Impact

All proceeds from the walk directly support: • Development of innovative treatments • Advancement of surgical techniques • Research into congenital heart defects • Support systems for affected families

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