San Antonio walk supports congenital heart defect research The Congenital Heart Walk is part of a national effort to raise money for life-changing heart research
SAN ANTONIO – 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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Everett Allen is a San Antonio native whose strong work ethic, developed early on, carried him through a nine-year career in the U.S. Navy, where he served as a Petty Officer Second Class (E-5) and earned multiple medals for leadership and service. After returning to Texas in 2021, he transitioned into news media and joined KSAT in June 2025.
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