Join #EddiesInfantry for a meaningful one-mile walk where heart families, supporters, and survivors unite for change. This family-friendly event is part of a nationwide walk series hosted by the Children's Heart Foundation to support breakthrough research for congenital heart defects that is transforming survival rates and giving children a chance at fuller lives.

The Eddie Mayerik Foundation is proud to be the Peace and Memorial Sponsor of the 2026 Chicago and Washington, DC walks.

The Chicago Congenital Heart Walk brings together the broader Chicagoland community, honoring Heart Angels gone too soon and celebrating the Heart Warriors still fighting. We walk side by side - heart families, bereaved families, and supporters in solidarity - showing that no one faces CHDs alone.

Join the Eddie Mayerik Foundation in Chicago on June 6 and walk toward a future where every heart beats stronger!

The Eddie Mayerik Foundation is a registered public charity (EIN 99-3583524) co-founded by Jen and Nick Mayerik. The Foundation works to ensure Eddie’s light shines bright by advancing CHD awareness and research, supporting the needs of heart families, and promoting Eddie’s passions. Through this work, we keep his memory alive and continue to spread his kindness in this world. Thanks to the generous support of family and friends contributing pro bono services from legal, to accounting, to nonprofit management, the maximum amount of donations go towards grants to support our mission in honor of Eddie. Learn more at EddieStrong.org.

Chicago Congenital Heart Walk 2026

Join us at the Congenital Heart Walk in Chicago on June 6!