34 years of a survivors experience. At the tender age of 14 she's a vessel to continue making a difference.

9 out of 10 people who suffer cardiac arrest outside the hospital don't survive. Beverly is that 1 of 10 that survived on January 15, 1992. Her cardiac concern developed after she didn't share her symptoms with her mom. She thought it would have stop her from playing outside with her sisters until one day it came to a halt. Beverly passed out while running to 2nd base during a game of kickball. Soon after becoming alert, she and her sisters went home, an ambulance was called and she was rushed to the local hospital in Gary, Indiana. She was later airlifted to the Chicago Children's Memorial Hospital. Her heart had enlarged and she spent months in recovery, where medication decreased the size of her heart to the normal age & weight of her body. Thereafter, she was a kid with much enthusiasm about living. The in hospital stay afforded her a visit from the Chicago Bears team, meeting Walter Payton not knowing he was at the time. She has become a lifelong fan after receiving a football and photos, but only managed to keep her autographed 1981 poster. She has since advocated for the American Heart Association joining and coaching annual heartwalks, attending the Atlanta HeartBall and Go Red For Women Luncheons. Every 1st Friday in the month of February she promotes National Wear Red Day. Her story was highlighted during a segment of the 2026 Atlanta Go Red For Women luncheon. She is currently volunteering with the American Heart Association instructing and performing CPR on mannequins at the Atlanta FIFA Fan Fest booths.

Extraordinary things have occurred, having given birth to two children, her daughter Bonnie and son BJ whom she carried during her high risk pregnancy. BJ was born December 1991, although Beverly went into cardiac arrest on January 15, 1992 she has since survived corrective open heart surgery on January 27, 1992. With lifesaving moments, her joy is to             re-confirm there is hope in each life she touches and continue to share her story while research, advocacy and funds bring awareness. Every walker who joins, every dollar donated, means more people trained in CPR, more research and more lifesaving moments for everyone.

Extraordinary starts with YOU. Beverly solicit team members to join her walk this year. Her team names stems from a pre-celebration moment of gracefully aging another year. She shared a Medal of Honor to each team member last year after facing minimal cardiovascular concerns. This year, she's again excited for every team member that donates and helps her reach her goal! Won't you join her? Say "yes" by activating your membership to participate, donate or share her link.