Jay Benjamin

Get ready for a high-energy musical boost along the 5K course! Singer-songwriter Jay Benjamin will be delivering a dynamic acoustic performance designed to motivate and inspire. Featuring a fun, upbeat playlist of heart themed anthems and classic 80s training montage songs, it will be a celebration of movement, endurance, and the power of community. Jay and his family have been on a year-long journey of cardiac recovery after his mother received an LVAD heart pump. Through this experience, Jay has seen firsthand the incredible resilience of the human spirit and the vital importance of active recovery - the daily challenge and hard work required to keep a patient moving on their road back to health. The songs of endurance and triumph you'll hear are a heartfelt tribute to his mother's journey and a powerful celebration of every participant and volunteer supporting the Heart Strides program. Join them along the route for a positive soundtrack that truly comes from the heart.