The nation’s leading walk series dedicated to congenital heart defect research continues to grow in impact and community support.
PITTSBURGH, PA, May 2026 – The Children’s Heart Foundation is honored to have U. S. Steel as the Presenting Sponsor of the Pittsburgh Congenital Heart Walk for the third year in a row.
The Congenital Heart Walk is the nation's largest walk series solely dedicated to raising funds for congenital heart defect research, bringing together Heart Warriors, families, medical professionals, and supporters united by one mission: to improve and extend the lives of those affected by CHDs.
Congenital heart defects are America’s most common birth defect, affecting nearly 40,000 babies each year; this equates to one baby every 15 minutes. While survival rates for babies born with CHDs have improved, many individuals face lifelong challenges, underscoring the urgent need for continued research and innovation.
“At U. S. Steel, we believe our business thrives when we are actively engaged and involved in the communities where we make steel. U. S. Steel’s contributions to community organizations and activities support a range of causes,” said Scott Buckiso, EVP and Chief Manufacturing Officer North American Flat Rolled. “The primary goals of our contributions: to positively impact the communities that U. S. Steel calls home, to enhance and improve quality of life in those communities, and to support projects and opportunities that advance safety, education and environmental stewardship.”
The Pittsburgh Congenital Heart Walk Presented by U. S. Steel will unite supporters to raise funds for research to improve survival, longevity, and quality of life for all CHD patients. Join us as at Stage AE on Sunday, June 28, 2026 for a day of fun activities, entertainment, research updates, and our family-friendly one mile walk.
This year’s walk is especially meaningful as The Children’s Heart Foundation celebrates its 30th Anniversary, marking three decades of driving life-changing research and progress in the fight against CHDs. Since 1996, The Children’s Heart Foundation has funded nearly $21 million of CHD research, which has helped spark breakthroughs that are improving survival rates and quality of life for Heart Warriors of all ages.
Participants are invited to register as walkers, team captains, or volunteers, or to support the cause through a donation. To get involved, visit: https://events.chfwalk.org/event/pittsburgh
Together, we are not just walking—we are fueling discovery, advancing care, and creating a future where every Heart Warrior has the chance to live a longer, healthier life.
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About The Children’s Heart Foundation
The Children’s Heart Foundation is the country’s leading organization solely committed to funding congenital heart defect (CHD) research. The mission of The Children’s Heart Foundation is to fund the most promising research to advance the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of congenital heart defects. In 2026, The Children’s heart Foundation is proud to be celebrating its 30th anniversary. Since its inception, CHF has funded nearly $21 million dollars of CHD research. For more information, visit www.childrensheartfoundation.org. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter (X).
About U. S. Steel
Founded in 1901, U. S. Steel delivers profitable and sustainable steel solutions. Propelled by its talented employees and an unwavering focus on safety, U. S. Steel serves the automotive, construction, appliance, energy, containers, and packaging industries with high value-added steel products. Steel production begins with our competitively advantaged iron ore production capabilities which fuel our integrated steelmaking facilities and investments in electric arc furnaces. To help our customers create the best products with the fewest emissions, we are committed to reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. U. S. Steel is at the forefront of creating steels that are stronger, lighter, and better for the environment. This includes our proprietary XG3® advanced high-strength steel, verdeX® steel produced with 70-80% lower CO2 emissions with a recycled content of up to 90%, and ultra-thin lightweight InduX™ steel for electric vehicles, generators, and transformers. U. S. Steel maintains operations across the United States and in Central Europe and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. For more information, please visit www.ussteel.com and follow U. S. Steel on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and X.
