Newport News Shipbuilding is stepping up for heart health, and shipbuilders are invited to take the first stride. On Thursday, Sept. 4, from 4 p.m. to 5, shipbuilders will gather at Brooks Crossing (Bldg. 888) for the internal Heart Walk kick-off, energizing new and returning team captains and marking the beginning of the 2025 Heart Walk campaign.

In partnership with the American Heart Association (AHA), NNS Gives is championing a cause that impacts millions. Heart disease and stroke remain the first and fifth causes for death in the U.S. The AHA has invested over $5 billion in research, advocated for public health policies and provided essential education and resources to communities nationwide.

By joining the Heart Walk, shipbuilders become part of a powerful movement – raising awareness, funding research and saving lives.

There is a place for everyone in this campaign. Here’s how to make an impact:

• Create or Join a Team: Rally your department, ERG, or group of friends.
• Make a Donation: Every dollar helps fund critical research and education.
• Buy a T-shirt: NNS Heart Walk T-shirts will be available soon.
• Attend a Walk: Choose one of the two locations and represent NNS.

Upcoming Heart Walks in Hampton Roads

• Peninsula Heart Walk: Saturday, Nov. 1, Fort Monroe (310 Fenwick Rd.)
• Southside Heart Walk: Saturday, Nov. 15, Virginia Beach (24th St. Stage/Park)

Register on the Heart Walk homepage on MyNNS.