Charlie and Finnlie were both born with holes in their hearts and Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome (WPW). Charlies was discovered at 7 weeks old while Finnlies was discovered shortly after birth. At this time, both boys conditions are managed by medication. However, surgeries will be required in the future. They are true miracles as their big sister's heart stopped shortly after birth.

We will also be walking with Charlie and Finnles grandfather, Kelly Knedgen. Two years ago he survived an aortic aneurysm. He underwent an emergency open heart surgery and was given a less than 3% chance of surviving.

9 out of 10 people who suffer cardiac arrest outside the hospital die. In most of those cases, bystander CPR was not performed. But we can change this. ​

Cardiac arrests happen at work, in homes, on athletic fields and in neighborhoods everywhere, and the readiness of our community can be the difference between life and death.

It's time to unite, take action, and save lives. Every walker who joins, every dollar donated, means more people trained in lifesaving CPR, more research and more lifesaving moments for everyone. ​

We Walk to Save Lives. Help us reach our goal today by joining our team or donating towards our goal. Together, we can turn bystanders into lifesavers.