In 1995, when Victoria was a baby, we started Team Victoria to raise funds for heart research, giving thanks for the lifesaving surgeries and technology that supported her. In the past 30 years, Team Victoria has raised $716,000 for the American Heart Association, and we couldn’t have done it without the incredible support from family, friends and community.
This year, we continue to raise funds and hope for the ongoing advancement of heart research, especially as we look for options for a heart transplant for Victoria. Though there have been many challenges, Victoria’s strength and resilience are unmatched.
In the past year, Victoria has experienced a mix of good moments and challenges. Overall, she's felt pretty good, despite a few hospitalizations and transplant evaluations that added some uncertainty. On the brighter side, she also made sure to take time for travel including an Alaskan cruise, balancing health with new experiences and adventures. We treasure the times when we are able to be together as a family.
Walk with us: We’ll meeting Our Lady of the Rosary Church at 9:15am and then walk together to the start. Parking is available at Notre Dame across the street.
Join Team Victoria: You can register at: uticaheartrunwalk.org, click Register, then Join a Team. Enter the name Team Victoria, click Search and then Join Team.
Donate: You can donate to Team Victoria and support heart research and education. Donations by check can be sent to Swider’s at 101 Washington Drive, New Hartford, NY 13413 or online at www.uticaheartrunwalk.org. Click on Donate and then under A Walker enter Victoria Swider and search.
We are incredibly grateful for the love, prayers, and generosity we’ve received over the years. Your support means the world to us as we continue this journey together. Please keep Victoria, Shelly, and our family in your thoughts and prayers for a positive outcome in the future.
Thank you for being part of this important cause!
Theresa, Dan, Victoria, Shelly and Allison
