RALEIGH -- More than 15,000 people are expected to ascend on PNC Arena in Raleigh this weekend for the 2017 Triangle Heart Walk.  The American Heart Association is encouraging people to be "Healthy For Good" by incorporating lifestyle changes that make positive impacts on your heart and brain health. 

The event is taking place Sunday, Oct. 1 at PNC Arena. Festivities get underway at 12:30 p.m. and the walk starts at 2 p.m.

For more information, to donate, or to sign up a team, visit their website.