I am deeply honored - and profoundly moved - to have been nominated for the American Heart Association's Woman of Impact Award, a nomination that came from someone who means a great deal to me: my friend and heart attack survivor, Matt Roy.
Matt and I share Franco-American roots, a commitment to our community, and a belief that when you invest in girls, you change generations. Together, we built Casco Bay Pearls to give girls a place to grow through ice hockey. Later, I founded Portland Youth Field Hockey so even more young girls in our community could find confidence, courage, and connection through sport. I've watched girls become leaders...I've watched friendships form that carried them through dark moments...and I've watched what happens when a girl realizes she is strong.
My entire career - from 15 years as a medical speech pathologist to building my own skin care and wellness business - has been rooted in one thing: helping women feel healthy, capable, and powerful in their own bodies. That mission has always been personal to me.
And now, it's even more urgent.
Heart disease is the number one killer of women. It steals mothers, daughters, friends, teammates, and mentors far too soon. And yet so many women still don't know the signs... still don't see themselves at risk... still don't get the care they deserve.
That's why this campaign matters. And that's why I'm putting my whole heart into it.
Over the next several weeks, I'll be raising awareness and critical funds for Go Red for Women - supporting research, education, and programs that give women a fighting chance.
Whether you can give through a sponsorship, a donation, or by simply sharing this message with someone you love, you can help protect a woman's future.
Together, let's go red, lift each other up, and fight for every heartbeat.
Join my team! By joining, you can help me raise more awareness and critical funds for heart health. Scroll to the Team Roster and click "Join this Nominee".
The time is now! Starting February 6th at 9:00 AM, click the donate button to support my campaign with a tax-deductible donation. The competition concludes at 9:00 PM on April 9th.
Together, we have an unmatched ability to drive real change.
