In April 2024, my family's world changed when my dad was hospitalized with a serious heart condition. He spent more than two weeks in the hospital, and it was an incredibly scary and uncertain time for my family.

Thankfully, his story didn't end there. Through commitment to his health, changes to his diet, and regular exercise, my dad lost excess weight and made incredible progress. Over time, he was able to come off most of his medications, and today, he is living a much healthier life. My family and I are incredibly grateful for how far he has come.

I pedal for my dad and in gratitude for how far he has come, and to encourage others to stay informed about their heart health and make healthy choices whenever they can. I hope that greater awareness and education can help more people take control of their health and give more families the opportunity to have stories like ours.