I'm walking in the American Heart Association Heart Walk on April 25 in memory of my father-in-law.

One statistic from their site really stopped me in my tracks: 9 out of 10 people who suffer cardiac arrest outside of the hospital do not survive.

That number is heartbreaking-but also motivating.

I'm walking not only in his memory, but also for our community and for the patients we care for every day. This cause is so much bigger than one person-it's about education, prevention, and giving more people a fighting chance.

If you feel called to support, whether by donating or simply spreading awareness, it truly makes a difference.

Every step we take brings us closer to saving lives.