I?m walking in the AHA Heart Walk to support heart health and honor the people who?ve inspired me along the way.

I lost my Pop-Pop to a heart attack when I was 12, and more recently a close friend received a life-saving heart transplant. I?m so grateful for the research and medical advances that made his recovery possible.

I also work at an institution doing cutting-edge cardiovascular research, and many of my students are helping drive those breakthroughs. It?s amazing to see the impact science can have on real lives.

The American Heart Association funds research, education, and community programs that truly make a difference ? and I?m proud to walk in support of their mission.

If you can, please consider donating to my Heart Walk page. Every bit helps move us closer to a world with stronger, healthier hearts.