Heart disease is the number one cause of death in the United States. It includes conditions such as coronary artery disease, heart attacks and heart failure.

9 out of 10 people who suffer cardiac arrest outside of a hospital do not survive. In many cases, bystander CPR was not performed, but we can change that.

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

Let’s unite, take action and save lives. Every dollar donated helps train more people in lifesaving CPR, supports critical research, and creates more lifesaving moments for families and communities everywhere. Together, we can turn bystanders into lifesavers! â¤ï¸

Please join me for a 3-mile AHA heart walk. The walk will start at 9:30AM on Sunday, May 17 at Back Cove Trail in Portland.