I walk because we lost my Dad way too early from heart disease in 1999. He was 62 years old and had been retired for exactly 1 year to the day that he passed. He and Mom were so excited for their future after his retirement and planned to travel the country and spend as much time seeing the United States and spending as much time with family as possible. Dad was loved by all that knew him and was usually the life of the party wherever he went, making people laugh and just enjoying life. His heart disease was undetected and he had no indication that anything was wrong. In fact, he had been walking several miles a day since he retired and was on track to be the healthiest he had probably been in years. His sudden and tragic loss was devestating to our family and all that knew him.
I walk because I know that with every step, I am saving lives.
Aside from my personal story above, we are all tied to heart disease and stroke in some way. We have to change that. Will you help me?
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This year, as we celebrate the Centennial of the American Heart Assocation, we will move health and well-being foward in important and critical ways. This relentless pursuit will continue until heart disease and stroke no longer exist.
Thank you for your consideration in helping me reach my goal today.
Amy Gallatin