Austin Congenital Heart Walk

04/22/2026

♥️WARRIOR WEDNESDAY♥️
Meet our heart warrior, Blake Woodward, 8 🤩
Blake loves all things sports!

Blake’s diagnosis is TAPVR. He had his first surgery at just 19 hours old, followed by a second open heart surgery at 3.5 months old for pulmonary vein stenosis.
Blake is quiet but fierce. He loves all sports and is a huge Texas Longhorn fan. He is also participating in his second season of All Stars for the Leander Youth Baseball League in June ⚾️

A milestone his family is especially proud of:
They recently went for their yearly cardiology check up and because his heart is “boring” meaning it’s functioning as it should, they have been moved to an every 2 year check up plan 🎉

“Being a heart mom is not something we ever asked to be but once you become one you realize how special your heart warrior is and how important CHD Awareness is.” - Megan Leigh Woodward

We’re cheering you on, Blake! 🫶🏼

04/16/2026

Austin! We can't wait to walk with you at Mueller Lake Park on August 29th!

Thank you to our amazing title sponsor, Dell Childrens Hospital. We are so grateful for your support and can't wait to Walk together for a Future of Hope!

04/08/2026

💛 Calling all Wednesday Heart Warrior submissions!

Remember these cuties? Let’s celebrate even more this year. 💫

As we gear up for our 2nd Annual Austin Children’s Congenital Heart Walk this August, we’d love to feature one warrior each week.

Submitting is easy—just send us a DM with your answers below, and we’ll get your warrior scheduled for a Wednesday. 💛

1. Tell us about your heart warrior (or angel).
(Name, age, and anything you want us to know 💖)

2. What is their heart diagnosis + what have they been through?
(Surgeries, challenges, big moments—keep it simple)

3. What makes them them?
(Personality, what they love, what lights them up ✨)

4. What’s a moment or milestone you’re especially proud of?
(Big or small—we want to celebrate it 💪)

5. Anything you want to say—to other heart moms or about your journey?
(Completely optional 💛)

🤍 Tags & Mentions (Optional)
Anyone you’d like us to tag or mention? (Doctors, hospitals, organizations, or your own handle)

📸 Photo (Required)
Please include 1–3 photos of your heart warrior (hospital, now, or favorites)

We can’t wait to share their stories. 💛

02/27/2026

Interested in joining our Austin walk committee? Kick-off is next week. DM to let us know!

Send a message to learn more

02/12/2026

Free Spring Break Golf Camp for Local Heart Warriors! Our son did this last year and loved it! Such a beautiful give-back story by the Founder of Scratch Golf Clubs. And a great way to connect with First Tee at the Harvey Penick Golf course. https://www.facebook.com/share/v/19svUMy9gC/

02/07/2026

February 7 - 14 is . Congenital heart defects, or , are America's most common birth defect. Help spread CHD awareness today by sharing this image, your own story, or the mission of The Children's Heart Foundation with someone today. ❤

02/06/2026

It's ! ❤️ Show your support for all those impacted by congenital heart defects ( ) by wearing RED. Share photos of the littlest warriors and adult survivors, heart siblings, heart moms, heart dads, heart grandparents, and even supportive pets!

11/27/2025

Wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃 Today and every day, we're thankful for all of our generous supporters and volunteers who help drive our mission further. Thank you! ❤️

10/31/2025

Wishing everyone a safe and Happy Halloween! 🎃

09/08/2025

09/07/2025

Thank you to our incredible sponsors! You made this year's Inaugural Austin Heart Walk for kids truly Austin and truly remarkable!







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Austin Zoo












Still Austin Whiskey Co.

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