Heart, Purpose, and Community: Our 2026 Syracuse Heart Walk
For our team, the Syracuse Heart Walk is more than just an annual event, it’s personal.
That story begins more than 20 years ago, when our advisor, Patrick Newton, experienced a life-threatening heart condition he didn’t even know he had. What could have been a very different outcome instead became a turning point. Thanks to early detection, and a bit of luck, Pat was given a second chance.
He’s been paying that forward ever since.
Just one year after his diagnosis, Pat formed his first Heart Walk team, raising over $1,000 in support of the American Heart Association. This put him on the radar of the American Heart Association and he quickly found his way onto the Heart Walk’s Logistics Team. Over the past two decades, Pat and his team have consistently raised between $1,000 and $2,500 each year, contributing to the AHA’s mission of funding lifesaving research, education, and advocacy for heart disease and stroke prevention.
Walking with Purpose in 2026
This year’s walk, held on April 12, 2026, brought together more than 2,000 participants at Onondaga Community College. Our HighPoint Advisors team, alongside family and friends, raised over $1,500 and joined the community for the 3-mile route around campus (two laps around OCC).
The day started inside the SRC Arena, where participants engaged with interactive exhibits and educational resources focused on heart health and stroke prevention. From there, we stepped outside and into a shared mission, walking not just for ourselves, but for loved ones, clients, and community members impacted by heart disease.
Along the route, we were reminded why this matters. Informational stations shared facts, prevention tips, and stories that reinforced the importance of the work being done by the American Heart Association.
And as always, the weather kept things interesting, starting off brisk and ending in comfortable spring sunshine, a fitting backdrop for a meaningful day.
The Impact Goes Beyond the Walk
Together, participants raised over $400,000 this year, funds that largely stay local, supporting critical research, education, and advocacy efforts right here in our community.
For us, this event is about more than a single day. It reflects who we are as a team: committed to showing up, giving back, and supporting causes that matter deeply to the people we work with and care about.
Pat’s journey is a powerful reminder of why this mission matters and why we’ll continue to walk year after year.
Join Us in Supporting the Cause
Donations are still being accepted for a limited time. If you’d like to support Pat’s ongoing efforts and the work of the American Heart Association, you can contribute here:
👉https://www2.heart.org/site/TR/HeartWalk/FDAFoundersAffiliate?pg=personal&px=2152917&fr_id=12614
Thank you to everyone, team members, family, friends, and supporters who continue to make this event such a meaningful part of our year.
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