SJI Participates in Heart Walk, Raises $34,000 for the Southern New Jersey Chapter of the American Heart Association

FOLSOM, NJ, May 19, 2026 – On May 16, approximately 100 SJI employees participated in the Heart Walk of Southern New Jersey at the Ocean City Sports & Civic Center in Ocean City, NJ, and raised $34,000 for the American Heart Association.

The mission of the Heart Walk is to raise funds to save lives from heart disease and stroke. The event is organized by the American Heart Association and serves as a platform for individuals to improve their overall health and raise awareness about cardiovascular disease.
 

“SJI is proud to participate in the Heart Walk, celebrating our heart heroes and caring for our community,” said Wes Becker, Vice President, Customer Experience, SJIU. “Whether it’s providing education to individuals about heart disease or raising essential funds for lifesaving research, every effort counts, and we are immensely grateful to our employees and the communities we serve for their support.” 

SJI proudly served as a host for the official American Heart Association Heart Walk Torch Journey, welcoming the torch to SJI headquarters in Folsom on May 12. During the visit, SJI organized a fundraiser at its Folsom, Atlantic City and Green Lane locations to support critical initiatives, including enhanced CPR training accessibility, improved bystander preparedness, and vital research funding. This initiative culminated with the torch’s journey to the final Heart Walk stage, where it was presented to SJI as the top fundraising host company of the year. Hosting of the Torch is an opportunity to demonstrate SJI’s passion for the American Heart Association’s mission to build a Nation of Lifesavers.

 

SJI prides itself on being a committed community partner, assisting local, regional and statewide organizations that deliver support to those in need, providing funding to programs that benefit the communities we serve.

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