I walk because I want a healthier tomorrow for me and my family. And because I want my daughter to see that a healthy life can be part of a busy and full life.
I walk because I miss my sister, who passed away 15 years ago after her second heart attack at just 49. She never had the chance to get to know my beautiful daughter, who looks so much like her.
I walk because last summer, my husband lost his active, vibrant best friend to a sudden heart attack at age 59.
And I walk because of hope—because our friend Karla recognized that women can have different heart attack symptoms than men. She trusted her instincts, sought help and received lifesaving care in time.
On March 15, 2026, I’ll be walking in the Cincinnati Heart Mini-Marathon & Walk. Every step I take helps make a difference. When combined with millions of Heart Walk Heroes across the nation, we create an even greater impact in the fight against heart disease and stroke. Will you join me as a Heart Walk Hero?
Your donation will fund groundbreaking research that keeps hearts beating and helps people live longer, healthier lives.
Have a heart—help me and my team reach our goal today!