Hundreds walk for heart disease in Janesville

The walk entered its 30th year Sunday.
The walk entered its 30th year Sunday.(Travis Sloan)
Published: Sep. 17, 2023 at 4:25 PM CDT
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MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Hundreds gathered in Janesville’s Town Square Pavilion Sunday for the 30th annual Bert Blain Memorial Heart Walk.

The walk is a fundraiser supporting heart and stroke research, and organizers say the event has raised over $3 million since it started.

This year’s event had over 300 people in attendance.

The walk entered its 30th year Sunday.
The walk entered its 30th year Sunday.(Travis Sloan)

Walking is a good way to encourage exercise, improve health and raise money with an activity a lot of people can participate in, organizers explained.

The walk, which spanned one or three miles, was open and free to all.

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