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Published: July 01, 2025

Local women recognized as heroes at Central Massachusetts Heart and Stroke Walk

Community leaders honored for making schools heart-safe and spreading stroke awareness
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Central MA Heart Walk participants

More than 350 participants gather at Fitton Field in Worcester, Mass., for the Central Massachusetts Heart and Stroke Walk, Saturday, June 7, 2025. The event supports the American Heart Association’s mission to improve heart and brain health for all.

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Central MA Heart Walk participants

Central MA Heart Walk participants

More than 350 participants gather at Fitton Field in Worcester, Mass., for the Central Massachusetts Heart and Stroke Walk, Saturday, June 7, 2025. The event supports the American Heart Association’s mission to improve heart and brain health for all.

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Matt Vaccaro Kayla Overly Christopher Kostiw

From left, Heart and Stroke Walk Chair Matt Vaccaro, Stroke Hero Award recipient Kayla Overly, American Heart Association Central Massachusetts Board Chair Christopher Kostiw, and Development Director Sabrina Webb pose during the Central Massachusetts Heart and Stroke Walk at Fitton Field, Saturday, June 7, 2025, in Worcester, Mass. 

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Matt Vaccaro Kayla Overly Christopher Kostiw

Matt Vaccaro Kayla Overly Christopher Kostiw

From left, Heart and Stroke Walk Chair Matt Vaccaro, Stroke Hero Award recipient Kayla Overly, American Heart Association Central Massachusetts Board Chair Christopher Kostiw, and Development Director Sabrina Webb pose during the Central Massachusetts Heart and Stroke Walk at Fitton Field, Saturday, June 7, 2025, in Worcester, Mass. 

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Christopher Kostiw presents the Heart Hero Award to Heather Welch

American Heart Association Central Massachusetts Board Chair Christopher Kostiw presents the Heart Hero Award to Heather Welch during the Central Massachusetts Heart and Stroke Walk at Fitton Field, Saturday, June 7, 2025, in Worcester, Mass.

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Christopher Kostiw presents the Heart Hero Award to Heather Welch

Christopher Kostiw presents the Heart Hero Award to Heather Welch

American Heart Association Central Massachusetts Board Chair Christopher Kostiw presents the Heart Hero Award to Heather Welch during the Central Massachusetts Heart and Stroke Walk at Fitton Field, Saturday, June 7, 2025, in Worcester, Mass.

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