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I walk because I know that with every step, I am saving lives.
This past year, my childhood friend Daphney Victorian had a stroke at 62 yrs old. She lost her ability to speak and is still in therapy.
Rosie Dunn, a beloved coworker and friend died suddenly of a heart attack, at 62.
We're all tied to heart disease and stroke in some way.
I'm one of 12 children and we all, in some way have been affected. Diabetes, stroke, heart blockage, dementia, congestive heart failure, high blood pressure and cardiac arrest! All in my family history!
In January, my cousin Ronald died of a heart attack.
Will you help me?
Your donation will fund groundbreaking research that literally keeps hearts beating and helps people have longer, healthier lives.
Have a heart and help me reach my goal today!