My mom, Ann Boyd, was a wonderful mother and grandmother, and we were all devastated when we lost her in 2016 to diabetes related heart disease. She was beloved by her 4 children and 3 grandchildren and we have missed her these last several years. NeeNee was her grandma name, which is why I named the team NeeNee's HeartWalkers. We walk, try to live healthy lives and tell others about the great work the American Heart Association does each day to help people live healthier lives.

 

Sadly 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 walker who joins, every dollar donated, means more people trained in lifesaving CPR, more research and more lifesaving moments for everyone. ​

 

I Walk to Save Lives. Help me reach my goal today by joining our team or donating towards our goal. Together, we can turn bystanders into lifesavers.

 

Thank you!