I have been Walking for the HeartWalk in Chicago for the past nine years. The reason I walk for the Heart Walk is because I survived a stroke before my 40th birthday and survived open heart surgery 9 years ago. I have been walking for the Chicago Heart Walk since then, and I have met many people who have been touched by heart disease and/or stroke for themselves, relatives, and/or friends.

We're a relentless force! Now imagine how much stronger we'll be working as a team! Heart disease is still the no. 1 killer and stroke ranks no. 5 in our nation.