We Walk to Save Lives!
9 out of 10 people who suffer cardiac arrest outside the hospital die. In most of those cases, bystander CPR was not performed. But we can change this. ​
Cardiac arrests happen at work, in homes, on athletic fields and in neighborhoods everywhere, and the readiness of our community can be the difference between life and death. ​
​It's time to unite, take action, and save lives. Every walker who joins, every dollar donated, means more people trained in lifesaving CPR, more research and more lifesaving moments for everyone. ​
I Walk to Save Lives. Sign up to participate in the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center team!
About the Heart Walk
The Heart Walk & 5K Run is a fun, family-friendly event that brings our community together to get active, raise life-saving funds, and support the mission of the American Heart Association. Whether you're a seasoned walker or just looking for a great day out, join us to celebrate heart health, honor survivors, and remember loved ones affected by heart disease and stroke. Through fundraising and community engagement, the Heart Walk aims to enhance CPR training accessibility, bolster bystander preparedness, increase funding for vital research, and ultimately, save lives.
About the American Heart Association
The AHA is the nation’s oldest and largest voluntary organization dedicated to fighting heart disease and stroke. A shared focus on cardiovascular health unites more than 35 million volunteers and supporters as well as our more than 3,300 employees. The organization’s goal is to see a world free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke.
The AHA’s size and scope work to create real impact. It has invested more than $5 billion in research, making it the largest not-for-profit funding source for cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disease research next to the federal government.
About Avanyu Plaza
Avanyu Plaza, located on 12th Street just north of I-40 and across from the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, is a business and cultural hub like no other. The property is owned by the 19 Pueblos of New Mexico, and is being transformed into a vibrant new neighborhood, hosting various enterprises including commercial tenants, lodging, retail operations, restaurants, and security operations. Current tenants include Itality, a Native-owned, plant-based grab-and-go eatery; Sixty-Six Acres restaurant, and 12th Street Tavern, a neighborhood eatery. To learn more, please visit www.avanyuplaza.com.
About the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center
Founded in 1976 by the 19 Pueblo tribes of New Mexico, the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center is a world-class museum and cultural center located in the historic 19 Pueblos District. The Mission of the IPCC Campus is to serve as a gathering place where Pueblo culture is celebrated through creative and cultural experiences while providing economic opportunities to Pueblo and local communities. Visitors can learn fascinating history, shop for Native jewelry and art, watch a cultural dance, hear Native languages and experience the flavors of traditional and contemporary Native cuisine. To learn more, please visit www.indianpueblo.org.
About the Indian Pueblo Kitchen
Located inside the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the iconic Indian Pueblo Kitchen offers guests an unforgettable Indigenous dining experience that showcases our creative, Native American culinary artistry and celebrated Pueblo hospitality. Indian Pueblo Kitchen is owned and operated by New Mexico’s 19 Pueblos and proudly features the flavors of our Native communities in homemade stews, fresh breads, bakery items and savory sauces. Our creations are inspired by historical Pueblo traditions and recipes and utilize ingredients such as red and green chile, blue corn and our harvest of fresh local produce and spices. At IPK, each dish is prepared with care by a team of Pueblo heritage. Our staff’s culinary talents, passion, and traditions are part of the rich cultural experience that guests from around the world enjoy when they visit the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center.