With World Heart Day tomorrow a Blacksburg resident shares his story Gene Marrano September 28, 2020 1 minute read Wayne Demspey Worner – submitted Tomorrow is “World Heart Day” and a Blacksburg resident who has a rare and often undiagnosed condition wants people to be aware of it – and take care of themselves as well. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: Armstrong, Davis help Virginia rally past winless Duke 38-20Next: Critics blast Va-sponsored program inviting teens to text for sex info Related Stories Weekly political rally in downtown Roanoke evolves into community gathering Ian Price February 3, 2026 0 Employment placement agency offers help for Yokohama employees facing loss of jobs next month Gene Marrano February 3, 2026 0 Roanoke County Police investigating after multi-vehicle crash on Franklin Road Clark Palmer February 2, 2026 0