My Why

Some people walk because they believe in the cause.

I walk because I've lived it.

Heart disease and stroke have forever changed my family. My mom's strength through heart failure, my dad's perseverance after his stroke, and the loss of my grandmother this June are constant reminders that every heartbeat matters.

This year, every mile I walk is dedicated to them.

Thank you for supporting the American Heart Association and helping create a future where fewer families have to experience this kind of loss.