Having been a survivor of heart issues I have a personal commitment to make sure we find cures for heart disease. My heart issue involved a stress test, which lead to a catheterization, which lead to greater than 95% blockage in 4 arteries, with the widow mast at a 100%.

I was the fortunate one as I never experienced any attack or symptoms. I know I was blessed and watched over, but so many may not be luck. Heart disease is genetic so it's personal now as I do not want my children or grandchildren to not know what can be done.

I've learned 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 dollar donated, means more people trained in lifesaving CPR, more research and more lifesaving moments for everyone. Together, we can turn bystanders into lifesavers.

I Walk to Save Lives. Help me reach my goal today.\u200b