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Comcast Business executive Tracy Pitcher has been appointed as the 2025 American Heart Association Heart Walk chairperson in Atlanta. As senior vice president of Comcast Business Central Division, Pitcher will lead efforts to recruit companies for the Heart Walk campaign, focusing on fundraising for cardiovascular disease reduction and CPR education.

The Heart Walk campaign, active in over 220 cities nationwide, will culminate on September 27 at Atlantic Station. The initiative aligns with the American Heart Association's Nation of Lifesavers™ program, which aims to double cardiac arrest survival rates by 2030. Currently, nine out of ten people who suffer cardiac arrest outside hospitals die, but immediate CPR can double or triple survival chances.

Tracy Pitcher, dirigente di Comcast Business, è stata nominata presidente della Heart Walk dell'American Heart Association per il 2025 ad Atlanta. In qualità di vicepresidente senior della divisione centrale di Comcast Business, Pitcher guiderà gli sforzi per reclutare aziende per la campagna Heart Walk, concentrandosi sulla raccolta fondi per la riduzione delle malattie cardiovascolari e sull'educazione al CPR.

La campagna Heart Walk, attiva in oltre 220 città in tutto il paese, culminerà il 27 settembre presso Atlantic Station. L'iniziativa è in linea con il programma Nation of Lifesavers™ dell'American Heart Association, che mira a raddoppiare i tassi di sopravvivenza agli arresti cardiaci entro il 2030. Attualmente, nove persone su dieci che subiscono un arresto cardiaco al di fuori degli ospedali muoiono, ma il CPR immediato può raddoppiare o triplicare le possibilità di sopravvivenza.

Tracy Pitcher, ejecutiva de Comcast Business, ha sido nombrada presidenta de la Heart Walk de la American Heart Association para 2025 en Atlanta. Como vicepresidenta senior de la división central de Comcast Business, Pitcher liderará los esfuerzos para reclutar empresas para la campaña Heart Walk, enfocándose en la recaudación de fondos para la reducción de enfermedades cardiovasculares y la educación en RCP.

La campaña Heart Walk, activa en más de 220 ciudades en todo el país, culminará el 27 de septiembre en Atlantic Station. La iniciativa se alinea con el programa Nation of Lifesavers™ de la American Heart Association, que tiene como objetivo duplicar las tasas de supervivencia a paros cardíacos para 2030. Actualmente, nueve de cada diez personas que sufren un paro cardíaco fuera de los hospitales mueren, pero la RCP inmediata puede duplicar o triplicar las posibilidades de supervivencia.

트레이시 피처컴캐스트 비즈니스의 임원으로서 2025년 아메리칸 하트 어소시에이션 하트 워크의 의장으로 임명되었습니다. 컴캐스트 비즈니스 중앙 부문의 수석 부사장으로서 피처는 심혈관 질환 감소 및 CPR 교육을 위한 기금 모금에 중점을 두고 하트 워크 캠페인을 위한 기업 모집 노력을 이끌 것입니다.

하트 워크 캠페인은 전국 220개 이상의 도시에서 진행되며, 9월 27일 애틀랜타의 애틀랜틱 스테이션에서 절정에 달할 것입니다. 이 이니셔티브는 2030년까지 심정지 생존율을 두 배로 늘리는 것을 목표로 하는 아메리칸 하트 어소시에이션의 Nation of Lifesavers™ 프로그램과 일치합니다. 현재 병원 외에서 심정지를 겪는 사람의 90%가 사망하지만, 즉각적인 CPR은 생존 가능성을 두 배 또는 세 배로 늘릴 수 있습니다.

Tracy Pitcher, cadre de Comcast Business, a été nommée présidente de la Heart Walk de l'American Heart Association pour 2025 à Atlanta. En tant que vice-présidente senior de la division centrale de Comcast Business, Pitcher dirigera les efforts pour recruter des entreprises pour la campagne Heart Walk, en se concentrant sur la collecte de fonds pour la réduction des maladies cardiovasculaires et l'éducation au RCP.

La campagne Heart Walk, active dans plus de 220 villes à travers le pays, culminera le 27 septembre à Atlantic Station. L'initiative est en accord avec le programme Nation of Lifesavers™ de l'American Heart Association, qui vise à doubler les taux de survie aux arrêts cardiaques d'ici 2030. Actuellement, neuf personnes sur dix qui subissent un arrêt cardiaque en dehors des hôpitaux meurent, mais une RCP immédiate peut doubler ou tripler les chances de survie.

Tracy Pitcher, Führungskraft bei Comcast Business, wurde zur Vorsitzenden des Heart Walk der American Heart Association für 2025 in Atlanta ernannt. Als Senior Vice President der Central Division von Comcast Business wird Pitcher die Bemühungen leiten, Unternehmen für die Heart Walk-Kampagne zu gewinnen, mit dem Fokus auf Fundraising zur Reduzierung von Herz-Kreislauf-Erkrankungen und CPR-Ausbildung.

Die Heart Walk-Kampagne, die in über 220 Städten im ganzen Land aktiv ist, wird am 27. September in Atlantic Station ihren Höhepunkt erreichen. Die Initiative steht im Einklang mit dem Nation of Lifesavers™-Programm der American Heart Association, das darauf abzielt, die Überlebensraten bei Herzstillständen bis 2030 zu verdoppeln. Derzeit sterben neun von zehn Menschen, die außerhalb von Krankenhäusern einen Herzstillstand erleiden, aber sofortige CPR kann die Überlebenschancen verdoppeln oder verdreifachen.

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Tracy Pitcher, Comcast Business, announced as American Heart Walk chairperson

ATLANTA, March 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Tracy Pitcher, senior vice president of Comcast Business Central Division, will lead the charge as the 2025 American Heart Association Heart Walk chairperson to build a community of lifesavers in Atlanta.

Under Pitcher's leadership, top executives throughout the metro area will unite to recruit companies and organizations to join the Heart Walk, a year-round campaign aimed at raising funds to reduce cardiovascular disease while equipping people with education, knowledge and resources to act in the face of a cardiac emergency by learning CPR. In addition to her leadership of the Heart Walk, Pitcher is an active member of the American Heart Association's Atlanta Board of Directors, embodying her deep commitment to promoting heart health and making a meaningful impact in the community.

The American Heart Association, which has been saving lives for more than 100 years, spotlights CPR education as a critical element of the Heart Walk campaign. According to the Association, nine out of 10 people who suffer cardiac arrest outside of a hospital die1 yet immediate CPR can double or even triple the chances of survival2. Pitcher and a team of top executive leaders are committed to ensuring that more people in Atlanta are prepared to respond effectively in these life-or-death situations.

"The Heart Walk gives Atlanta residents and employees an extraordinary opportunity to address a critical issue in our community" said Carla Smith, region senior vice president and executive director of the American Heart Association in Metro Atlanta. Cardiac arrest can strike anyone, anywhere, and the difference between life and death often hinges on the quick actions of a bystander. Through the Heart Walk, we are not just raising funds; we are raising awareness, enhancing CPR training, and building a network of lifesavers throughout Atlanta. With Tracy Pitcher at the helm, we are confident this year's campaign will have an even greater impact in saving lives than before."

The Heart Walk, active in over 220 cities nationwide, is more than a fundraiser—it's a movement that drives corporate involvement in the fight against cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death in Atlanta. This year, companies participating in the Heart Walk will play a crucial role in the American Heart Association's Nation of Lifesavers™ initiative, a national effort aimed at doubling cardiac arrest survival rates by 2030.

"The American Heart Association encourages every household to have at least one person trained in CPR," said Pitcher. "The impact of having a trained, confident lifesaver in every home across Atlanta cannot be overstated. Businesses, like Comcast, are helping to transform our community from passive bystanders into empowered lifesavers by donating to and participating in the American Heart Association's Heart Walk. This initiative ensures that when a cardiac emergency occurs, there will always be someone prepared to intervene and make a life-saving difference."

The American Heart Association is a global leader in resuscitation science, education, and training, and the official publisher of CPR guidelines. Through the Nation of Lifesavers initiative, the Association is committed to empowering individuals everywhere to act in the event of a cardiac emergency, making sure that no one is left without the help they need when seconds count.

The year-round Heart Walk campaign will culminate on Saturday, Sept. 27 at Atlantic Station, where thousands of participants will walk to save lives while raising essential funds to advance lifesaving research, increase CPR education and training and drive equitable health for all people. Companies interested in participating can contact atlanta@heart.org. For more information about the Atlanta Heart Walk, visit MetroAtlantaHeartWalk.org.

About the American Heart Association  

The American Heart Association is a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. Dedicated to ensuring equitable health in all communities, the organization has been a leading source of health information for more than one hundred years. Supported by more than 35 million volunteers globally, we fund groundbreaking research, advocate for the public's health, and provide critical resources to save and improve lives affected by cardiovascular disease and stroke. By driving breakthroughs and implementing proven solutions in science, policy, and care, we work tirelessly to advance health and transform lives every day. Connect with us on heart.org, Facebook, X or by calling 1-800-AHA-USA1.

For Media Inquiries: 214-706-1173
Erin Thomas; (404) 971-4715; Erin.Thomas@heart.org
For Public Inquiries: 1-800-AHA-USA1 (242-8721)
heart.org and stroke.org

1 https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/CIR.0000000000001123 (2023 American Heart Association Stats Update)
2 Association of Bystander and First‐Responder Efforts and Outcomes According to Sex: Results From the North Carolina

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FAQ

When and where is the 2025 Atlanta Heart Walk by CMCSA taking place?

The 2025 Atlanta Heart Walk will take place on Saturday, September 27 at Atlantic Station.

What role will Tracy Pitcher from CMCSA play in the 2025 Heart Walk?

Tracy Pitcher, SVP of Comcast Business Central Division, will serve as the 2025 Heart Walk chairperson, leading recruitment of companies and organizations for the campaign.

How does CMCSA's involvement in the Heart Walk impact cardiac arrest survival rates?

Through participation and donations, Comcast supports CPR training initiatives that can double or triple cardiac arrest survival rates.

What is the goal of the Heart Walk campaign that CMCSA is supporting?

The campaign aims to raise funds for cardiovascular disease reduction and support the Nation of Lifesavers™ initiative to double cardiac arrest survival rates by 2030.
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