A Narrative from Pakistan’s First “Walk with a Doc” Initiative – By Dr. Munira Abbasi, MD It Began with a Walk Not in a clinic. Not in a conference room. But under the open sky—with our shoes on, hearts open, and a community beside us. I never imagined that one small idea would grow into […]
We love this story from a Walk with a Doc participant in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia! “At our recent Walk with a Doc, we were deeply moved by the story of an 85-year-old participant, a father of 5 and grandfather of 10, who showed us what perseverance truly means. He shared, “On my 1st Walk with […]
National Walking Day is on April 2, 2025! Our team at Walk with a Doc has had this date circled on our calendar for months. While we tend to find every reason we can to brag about the life-changing power of walking, the 1st Wednesday of April always gives us a good excuse to take […]
Good morning! We had a new member at last Saturday’s Walk with a Doc. It all started when we saw Bob (not his real name) in our cardiology office. Bob’s a new patient who just moved to Columbus. Since Bob’s heart attack (2013), he’s made impressive changes. Many of his cardiac risk factors (blood pressure, […]
As we approach our 20th anniversary in 2025, we’re deeply grateful for the opportunity to connect with so many lives through Walk with a Doc. This year alone, our volunteer doctors hosted thousands of free walks in nearly 600 communities around the world. Thanks to supporters like you, our movement continues to grow and thrive, […]
We are thrilled to welcome THREE incredible new members to the Walk with a Doc Board of Directors! These amazing women bring a wealth of experience and passion to the mission of Walk with a Doc.
Thanks to everyone who joined us at the LM2024 conference! Dr. Sabgir, alongside Lily Correa, MPH, RDN, DipACLM, presented Dietary Fats Decoded: Recommendations for Heart Health. Although dietary fat plays a critical role in cardiovascular health, there is a great deal of confusion around this nutrient and how it fits into a healthful eating pattern. […]
The Walk with a Doc program in Arlington, TX recently celebrated their one-year anniversary of walking together! The walk coordinator, Jamie Harton, reached out with a few stories to share from the past year: “I love seeing the energy of the seniors who have participated and committed to setting walk goals and giving their best […]
Corpus Christi, TX – In a remarkable journey of determination and perseverance, Enrique Torres Jr, a resident of Corpus Christi has achieved an incredible milestone, shedding an astounding 160 pounds and going from a size 7X to 2X through his commitment to a healthier lifestyle. Enrique’s journey began with a single step supported by joining […]
When you attend an official Walk with a Doc event in the United States from May 1 – June 30, 2024, you’ll have the opportunity to enter our raffle for a chance to win a free pair of On shoes! See below for additional details. *If you’re a Walk with a Doc leader in the […]