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Heart Walk raises awareness, funds to fight heart disease

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ATLANTA -

Thousands of people turned out Saturday morning with a message straight from the heart.

It was a high-profile fundraiser for the American Heart Association. Adults and children walked together in Atlantic Station along a three-mile route for the Heart Walk.

Organizers hope the event raises awareness of heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular diseases. They also hope to raise about $1.6 million from the event.

Actress Bre'ly Evans stopped by Good Day Atlanta on Friday to talk about her participation in the Heart Walk.

Click here if to find out more about the 2012 Metro Atlanta Heart Walk.

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