I’m walking in the Heart Walk in honor of my family and the journey we’ve faced together. I lost my mother to congestive heart failure at just 72—far too young—and that loss stays with me every day. My father survived a heart attack and underwent a quadruple bypass, and most recently, my brother endured two heart attacks of his own. Heart disease has touched the people I love most, and it’s a reminder of how important this cause truly is. I walk to honor my mom, to support my dad and brother, and to help create a future where fewer families have to experience this kind of pain. Through awareness, education, and a commitment to healthier living, I hope to be part of making a difference—for my family and for generations to come.

 

9 out of 10 people who suffer cardiac arrest outside the hospital die. In most of those cases, bystander CPR was not performed. But we can change this.

 

Cardiac arrests happen at work, in homes, on athletic fields and in neighborhoods everywhere, and the readiness of our community can be the difference between life and death.

 

It's time to unite, take action, and save lives. Every dollar donated, means more people trained in lifesaving CPR, more research and more lifesaving moments for everyone. Together, we can turn bystanders into lifesavers.

 

I Walk to Save Lives. Help me reach my goal today.​