Arkansas Top Kids Heart Challenge Fundraiser Grant Greene to Throw Ceremonial First Pitch
Grant Greene, Arkansas’ top fundraiser for the American Heart Association’s Kids Heart Challenge, will be honored with the ceremonial first pitch at the Northwest Arkansas Naturals baseball game on June 2, 2026, at Arvest Ballpark in Springdale. Greene raised over $7,000 through the program, which promotes heart-healthy habits and lifesaving skills among students. His recognition highlights a personal journey beginning at his birth in 2018, when he underwent emergency surgery for transposition of the great vessels, a life-threatening congenital heart defect. Inspired by Grant’s survival, his sister Addison previously became the state’s top fundraiser in 2024. The event aims to celebrate youth leadership and community impact in cardiovascular health. During the game, fans can access free Hands-Only CPR training and receive CPR kits. The American Heart Association and the Northwest Arkansas Naturals are collaborating to recognize all participating families, emphasizing the importance of early health education and community support in improving heart health outcomes for children.
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Arkansas Top Kids Heart Challenge Fundraiser Grant Greene to Throw Ceremonial First Pitch
Grant Greene, Arkansas’ top fundraiser for the American Heart Association’s Kids Heart Challenge, will be honored with the ceremonial first pitch at the Northwest Arkansas Naturals baseball game on June 2, 2026, at Arvest Ballpark in Springdale. Greene raised over $7,000 through the program, which promotes heart-healthy habits and lifesaving skills among students. His recognition highlights a personal journey beginning at his birth in 2018, when he underwent emergency surgery for transposition of the great vessels, a life-threatening congenital heart defect. Inspired by Grant’s survival, his sister Addison previously became the state’s top fundraiser in 2024. The event aims to celebrate youth leadership and community impact in cardiovascular health. During the game, fans can access free Hands-Only CPR training and receive CPR kits. The American Heart Association and the Northwest Arkansas Naturals are collaborating to recognize all participating families, emphasizing the importance of early health education and community support in improving heart health outcomes for children.
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