My sister Sandy and I are walking, for the 5th consecutive year, in memory of our precious and beloved Dad, whom we lost suddenly to heart disease on June 8, 2020.  

On the morning of May 19, 2020, right in the midst of the COVID pandemic, our Dad experienced severe chest pain, was rushed to the hospital, and underwent emergency cardiac surgery that very day that lasted 7 hours. While he miraculously survived the surgery, he continued to experience complications, and we lost him 3 weeks later.

Our Dad was kind-hearted, loving, gentle, compassionate, selfless, simple, wise, funny, and the most generous man we have ever known. He truly had a HEART OF GOLD. He was the pillar, patriarch, and center of our family, and is immensely missed! He also was devoted to serving our community and impacted so many lives.

In order to meaningfully celebrate our Dad’s life-long legacy of selfless giving and helping others, we are once again leading a team at the BMS AHA Heart Walk, TEAM HEART OF GOLD. Over the past four years, thanks to our team and generous supporters, we raised over $18,600 in his memory.

Be a Heart Walk Hero with us to honor the life and legacy of our Dad!
Together, we will help save lives in his memory. This Walk’s for you Daddy!!