The American Heart Association’s 2016 Central Valley Heart and Stroke Walk and Lawyers Have Heart Run raised a record-breaking $235,851 to help in the fight against heart disease and stroke. The figure is the highest fundraising total this particular event has ever raised.

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Nearly 2,000 people took part in the 24th annual Central Valley Heart Walk on Oct. 22 at Tesoro Viejo, an upcoming McCaffrey Homes community in Madera County.

Karen McCaffrey, the vice president of The McCaffrey Group and chair of the 2016 Heart and Stroke Walk said it was a pleasure to host the event.

“It’s truly inspiring to see so many people come together for the Heart Walk and we are thrilled with the turnout and record-breaking success,” McCaffrey said in a statement.

Though the event has passed, there is still time to donate. Donations made on the Heart Walk website before Dec. 31 will count toward this year’s walk. For more information or to make a donation, visit www.centralvalleyheartwalk.org.