10/21/2026
Rain or shine (and there was plenty of rain!), our HCA Virginia colleagues showed up for heart health at the Central Virginia Heart Walk in support of American Heart Association - Virginia! ❤️
With 44 teams, 370 registered participants and more than $45,000 raised, we're grateful to everyone who walked, donated and supported this year's event!
We also celebrated several colleagues and their achievements:
❤️ 2026 Central Virginia Heart Walk Chair: Devin Tobin, chief operating officer of Henrico Doctors’ Hospital, helped lead this year's event in support of heart health.
❤️ Heartsaver Hero Award: Jill Gray, BSN, RN, cardiac surgery nurse navigator at Henrico Doctors’ Hospital, was recognized for her lifesaving actions when her husband, Jon, suffered cardiac arrest during a neighborhood walk. Jill immediately began Hands-Only CPR with help from a neighbor until emergency medical services arrived. Today, Jill and Jon share their story to encourage others to learn CPR and take action when seconds matter most.
🏆 Move More Challenge Winner: The HCA Heart Walk Warriors team, led by Pauline Jefferson, practice manager at Primary Health Group Johnston-Willis, won for the fifth consecutive year!
🏆 Top Fundraising Walker: Becky Oatts, retired clinical exercise specialist at Henrico Doctors’ Hospital, earned the top spot after raising an impressive $15,989 for heart health!
In all, contributions from HCA Virginia, the HCA Healthcare Foundation and our colleagues totaled $230,000 this year in support of the American Heart Association.
A special thank-you to our colleagues from Chippenham & Johnston-Willis Hospitals, Henrico, Parham & Retreat Doctors' Hospitals, TriCities Hospital and Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center for braving the rain and showing up for our community! Your support helps the American Heart Association advance lifesaving research and build healthier communities.